Niger coup for US

Niger coup for US

France has announced that it is withdrawing it troops from Niger as well as evacuating diplomats after weeks of a tug of war with the military rulers that seized power on July 26. France, Niger's former colonial ruler, has strongly denounced the coup. The US also has a huge interest in Niger and across the Sahel region. So what does the situation mean for the United States?

Gabon's coup

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have appointed the head of the Republican Guard as the country's new head of state following Wednesday's coups. The soldiers went on Gabon’s state television and said that Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was president of the Committee for the Transition and Restauration of Institutions. Oligui is the leader of the Republican Guard, an elite military unit. The soldiers ousted President Ali Bongo just after the country's election results were announced.

Russian flags tailors

Russian flags tailors

Last month's coup in Niger has fueled anti-French sentiments, pan-African feelings and some pro-Russian views in the Sahel region. This has spiked demand for flags including Russian. It has opened more business for tailors and fabric dealers in the country.

Nigeriens react

Nigeriens react

There is an uneasy calm in Niger following decision by West African regional bloc ECOWAS to deploy troops to the country to reverse the coup that toppled the government of Mohamed Bazoum. Some residents of the country react to the announcement.

Niger skate fun

Niger skate fun

There has been tension in Niger since the military seized power last month with the regional bloc ECOWAS imposing economic sanctions and threatening to use force to reverse the coup. However, some young men have found a way of keeping life going as usual through sport.