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Hundreds rally in Niger as country's new junta seeks to justify coup
Hundreds demonstrated in support of the new regime in Niamey, as Niger's coup leaders and their supporters remain defiant as a deadline set by neighbouring regional countries to reinstate ousted President Mahomed Bazoum looms.
WATCH: Mass rally in Niger in support of the recent coup
WATCH: Hundreds of people gather for a mass rally in the Niger capital Niamey in a show of support for the recent military coup with some brandishing giant Russian flags.
France warns attacks on its interests in Niger will not be tolerated
Protesters vandalised the French embassy in Niamey after a military junta moved to seize power in the aid- and security-dependent West African nation.
African Union gives Niger rebels 15-day ultimatum
If General Omar Tchiani and his men do not yield, the AU has threatened to impose what it has called "extreme sanctions" on the African nation.
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Niger coup: Brussels threatens budget support suspension
The EU's top diplomat on Friday warned of "consequences" for the cooperation between the EU and Niger, including the suspension of budget support, after General Abdourahmane Tchiani declared himself leader of the African country.
WATCH: Niger ruling party HQ torched by coup supporters
Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who said they had overthrown the government, despite a defiant stand by the country's elected president and an outcry from the world community.
Niger's president vows democracy will prevail after coup declared
Niger's president defiantly declared Thursday that democracy would prevail, a day after mutinous soldiers detained him and announced they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation.