Niger junta says open to talks
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Niger junta has 'no legitimacy' to try President Bazoum, exiled minister tells FRANCE 24
Bazoum, Niger's democratically elected leader, was ousted by members of the presidential guard on July 26. He has since been under house arrest with his wife and son in the presidential compound in the capital, Niamey.
Niger's coup leaders ask Russian mercenary group, Wagner, for help
Niger’s new military junta has reportedly asked Russian mercenary group Wagner for help as the deadline approaches for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc.
ECOWAS leaders agree plan for military action after Niger coup as deadline approaches
West African military chiefs have agreed on a plan for a possible intervention in Niger as a Sunday deadline approaches for the country's military to restore civilian rule.
EU countries to evacuate citizens from Niger as coup leaders get support from West African juntas
This comes as two other West African nations ruled by mutinous soldiers, Mali and Burkina Faso, warned that any military intervention against the junta would be considered a "declaration of war".
Nigeria, Cameroun, Mali, others for Warri Relays as AFN honours late Awoture Eleyae
Running tracks at a stadium
Nigeria draws Rohr’s Benin Republic, South Africa, Zimbabwe
South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-0 in Uyo the last time the Super Eagles hosted the Bafana Bafana