Niger
Al-Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russians hostage in Niger
Speaking in Russian-accented English, both identified themselves as Russians and said they were taken hostage in Mbanga, an area about 60 km (40 miles) west of the capital Niamey.
Iran seeks to expand its influence in Africa through weapons trades and chaos - analysis
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens
Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger form new defense pact - analysis
With other African states that are members of ECOWAS considering military operations, several states connected to Niger have rushed to pledge support, many of whom have had coups recently.
Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup
Niger's junta denounced the comments as divisive and served only to perpetrate France's neo-colonial relationship.
Gabon coup: Unrest in Africa's Sahel is becoming more common - analysis
Gabon's coup is only the latest in countries throughout Africa's Sahel region.
Niger junta expels French ambassador
The deterioration in Niger-France relations echoes post-coup developments in Mali and Burkina Faso, which have booted out French forces and severed long-standing ties.
Is a war in West Africa shaping up in the ECOWAS-Niger dispute - analysis
Perceived-Western backing of state actors could create future divisions in an already tense climate.
Why is the Niger conflict drawing global attention? - opinion
Niger is one of the least prosperous countries in the world, but has critical strategic value for several reasons.
Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup
The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.
Russia and Iran may eye Niger as possible inroad against US in Africa
"Any military intervention against Niger would be considered as a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali," a statement reads.
Will the Niger coup bring attention back to the Sahel region? - analysis
There have been at least seven other coups and military takeovers in Africa in the last decade.
Niger coup leaders declare general Tiani head of state
"The President of the CNSP is the head of state. He represents the state of Niger in international relations," an officer said, reading out a statement.
'Exiled' Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services
"What happened in Niger is nothing other than the struggle of the people of Niger with their colonizers," Prigozhin said.
