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Niger's Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou speaks about the situation in Niger during an exclusive interview with Reuters, in Paris, France, August 5, 2023. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Niger's ousted prime minister hopes talks can end military coup

Niger's military takeover, the seventh in West and Central Africa in three years, has rocked the western Sahel region, one of the poorest in the world

Nigerien security forces prepare to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara

Explainer: What are West Africa's options to reverse Niger's coup?

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International pressure mounts on coup leaders in Niger while hundreds rally in support of junta

Nigerien security forces prepare to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara

Niger arrests politicians after coup, other juntas voice support

General Abdourahmane Tiani, who was declared as the new head of state of Niger by leaders of a coup, arrives to meet with ministers in Niamey, Niger on 28 July 2023. File Photo: Reuters

The Niger general who ousted a president he was meant to protect

Pro-junta demonstrators break down one of the doors of the French embassy building before being dispersed by Nigerian security forces in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara

West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked

General Abdourahmane Tiani, who was declared as the new head of state of Niger by leaders of a coup, arrives to meet with ministers in Niamey, Niger July 28, 2023. REUTERS/Balima Boureima

West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention

General Abdourahmane Tiani, who was declared as the new head of state of Niger by leaders of a coup, arrives to meet with ministers in Niamey, Niger July 28, 2023. REUTERS/Balima Boureima

Niger military council takes over, US says room for diplomacy remains

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna addresses the U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine, at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File photo

France says Niger coup not definitive, president must be reinstated

Niger Army spokesman Colonel Major Amadou Adramane speaks during an appearance on national television, after President Mohamed Bazoum was held in the presidential palace, in Niamey, Niger, July 26, 2023 in this still image taken from video. ORTN/via Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS

Niger coup widely condemned, countries urge return to order

Niger Army spokesman Colonel Major Amadou Adramane speaks during an appearance on national television, after President Mohamed Bazoum was held in the presidential palace, in Niamey, Niger, July 26, 2023 in this still image taken from video. ORTN/via Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum's government has been removed

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Niger soldiers claim to have overthrown president

FILE PHOTO: Soldiers stand next to military vehicles as people gather to protest against the military coup, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 15, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Up to 40 aid workers killed in Myanmar since 2021 coup: UN