- A survey conducted by NBS found that illicit drug trafficking affects Nigeria and the wider region of the Sahel/West Africa.
- Sahel instability contributes to Nigerian terrorism.
- Dialogue resumes between ECOWAS and ASS, while UNSC reviews the political and security situation in the Sahel.
A coup attempt has been made against the sitting president in Niger, amid the country's broader political and security crises.
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Updated Sep 6
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What happened
A coup attempt has been made against the sitting president in Niger, amid the country's broader political and security crises.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Accusations of foreign interference are being made concerning the coup in Niger.1 source
Coup attempt against the sitting president in Niger.1 source
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Part of
Dialogue resumes between ECOWAS and ASS, while UNSC reviews the political and security situation in the Sahel.Also in this story
- A dispute has emerged regarding regional security blame and leadership between Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States.
- Alliance of Sahel States, ECOWAS, and Nigeria call for a united security alliance to combat terrorism.
The entities involved
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Niger
sovereign state in western Africa
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Mohamed Bazoum
President of Niger from 2021 to 2023
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