Niger's coup leader says the country is open to dialogue, but it is also prepared to defend itself if needed.

Nigeria's leading Muslim scholar Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky vows that US and France may be plotting to sow discord between Nigeria and Niger following the recent coup in Niamey.

“Niger is the base of many of the military and intelligence operations for the Pentagon” in Africa, said Abayomi Azikiwe.

The West African bloc has conveyed its readiness to intervene militarily if diplomatic efforts fail to reverse the coup that toppled the government of pro-West President Bazoum on July 26 in Niger.

The UN and West Africa's main regional bloc strongly condemn Nigerien junta's threat to prosecute the country's ousted president.

A religious mediator group says Niger's coup leader is open to exploring a diplomatic solution to the current standoff with a West African bloc.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds junta accountable for the health of ousted Niger President, hinting at Washington’s support for military intervention to reinstate Niamey’s ousted government.

A parliamentary committee from a major West African bloc plans to meet with Niger's coup leaders.

The West African bloc scraps a crisis meeting on Niger's coup as the detained president pf the country is seen by a doctor.

The military junta in Niger has announced a new government while the West-backed ECOWAS continues to push for reinstalling former President Bazoum back to power.