The coup in Niger of 26 July, 2023 destabilised the Sahel region, and West Africa as a whole. Two years on, human rights activists say the situation has worsened and continue to call for the release ...

NIAMEY, Niger − The military junta that seized power in Niger said it plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and undermining state security, an announcement ...

Lawyers for ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum have called for his immediate release from house arrest. Bazoum was deposed by a military junta earlier this year, and has been detained ever ...

Mohamed Bazoum, who was toppled in a coup, has been under house arrest with his family for nearly three months while leaders in Africa, the United States and Europe have pushed for his release.

Mohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, addresses supporters in Niamey, Niger, on Aug. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick) ...

In an early Thursday morning televised address, the generals who seized power over the country and locked Bazoum up in his home announced a new set of leaders. The junta said its newly appointed ...

Niger’s now-deposed President Mohamed Bazoum smiles before a working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron in February at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

Niger’s military government said Thursday it foiled a late-night escape attempt by deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to flee to neighboring Nigeria after being held in custody for nearly three ...

Mohamed Bazoum, who was toppled in a coup, has been under house arrest with his family for nearly three months while leaders in Africa, the United States and Europe have pushed for his release.

FILE - U..S Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, poses for a photo with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum during their meeting at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger, March 16, 2023.

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum smiles before a working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron, Feb. 16, 2023 at the Elysee Palace in Paris.