Coup attempt in Niger - TASS

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France withdrawing troops, recalling diplomats from Niger on humiliating terms — Le Pen

France recalls its ambassador to Niger — Macron

Niger closes its airspace for French aircraft — agency

Russia calls on ECOWAS to refrain from invasion of Niger — Foreign Ministry

Burkina Faso’s military arrives in Niger — TV

On August 31, the government of Burkina Faso approved a bill to send the country's military forces to Niger to prevent terrorism

Pan-African countries object to ECOWAS sanctions against Niger

"The Thomas Sankara Center co-signed, with around fifty revolutionary pan-African organizations in 20 countries around the world, a declaration in the face of sanctions from ECOWAS against Niger," the statement reads

US intelligence planning various assassination plots against Niger’s new leadership — SVR

It is also pointed out that there was nothing new about the US resorting to such "dirty methods"

France to not withdraw troops from Niger until it knows fate of ousted president — TV

The French ambassador to Niamey has been barred from participating in the talks on the withdrawal of French troops

Niger rebels demand France set timetable for withdrawing troops from country — media

It is reported that the Nigerien military is holding talks with senior French officers from the units stationed in Niger

Nigerien rebels send reinforcements to French military base in Niamey

According to the TV channel, reinforcements are being dispatched to the base in Niamey, where the French military is deployed, with orders to monitor them

US, French military chiefs share their desire for diplomatic resolution in Niger

The military chiefs discussed "the security environment in Niger in light of recent developments in West Africa," according to the statement

Niger’s mutineers accuse Macron of pushing ECOWAS to invade country

According to the mutinous soldiers, the French leader aims to "pit Nigerians against each other"

Niger’s authorities revoke diplomatic passports of several top exiled officials

According to Agence Nigerienne de Presse, the embassies and missions are supposed to inform the authorities of relevant countries that these persons have been stripped of diplomatic passports

France wants to talk with President Bazoum before it makes decision on Niger — Macron

French President reiterated his support for "the brave and clear decisions made by the Economic Community of West African States"