Dispute over whether Kyiv provided support for rebels behind attack that killed Malian soldiers and Wagner mercenaries
Another strategic victory for Moscow as African country’s junta joins Sahel neighbours in pivot away from the west
Former UK prime minister’s think-tank says talking with juntas in volatile region is essential to counter growing terror threat
The courting of Niger’s military junta epitomises the growing security challenge in this part of Africa
Move by junta raises prospect of increased Russian influence in region
Mohamed Bazoum remains under house arrest despite bloc lifting sanctions on Niamey
West African states accuse Ecowas of being a threat to its members and under the influence of foreign powers
Washington accepts it is ‘not business as usual’ in Sahel as it aims to build pragmatic relationships with African nations
Military leaders struggle to find a solution to Sahel country’s political crisis
Relations between Paris and new military-led government continue downward slide as Macron withdraws ambassador
Concerns over gas supplies and the Niger coup drive price increases
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Two powers tread carefully, for fear they will drive the sub-Saharan state into Russian arms
Bloc says invasion ‘D-day’ agreed and it is ready to act against junta and reverse coup
Bola Tinubu seeks to rejuvenate economy and respond to crisis in neighbouring Niger
Pro-western leader remains in detention despite hint of Ecowas talks
The UN and others have expressed fear for the safety of Mohamed Bazoum and his family as his country is fought over
Indifference to a coup of potentially world importance reveals a parochial intelligentsia
Regional leaders reiterate demand for release of deposed president Bazoum and return to constitutional order
The protracted presence of the former colonial power is coming to an end
Follow-up to Abuja’s muscular response to last month’s coup has been limited by hostility from across the political spectrum
US secretary of state’s comments come after his deputy was denied a meeting with the leader of last month’s coup
Union of west African states had threatened intervention if coup leaders did not restore Mohamed Bazoum by Sunday
Regional bloc says it will ‘strike’ at time and manner of its choosing
Neighbours led by Nigeria have threatened military action unless coup leaders restore democracy by Sunday
