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Taliban fighters celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2023.

Al-Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russians hostage in Niger

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with a group of academic elites and scientific talents in Tehran, Iran October 19, 2022

Iran seeks to expand its influence in Africa through weapons trades and chaos

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

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

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens

Prime Minister of Niger, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and Prime Minister of Mali Choguel Kokalla Maiga attend a sit-in in Niamey, Niger, December 29, 2023.

Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance

By REUTERS

FILE PHOTO: Soldiers from Burkina Faso patrol on the road of Gorgadji in the Sahel area of Burkina Faso, March 3, 2019.

Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger form new defense pact - analysis

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

Thousands of Nigeriens gather in front of the French army headquarter, in support of the putschist soldiers and to demand the French army to leave, in Niamey, Niger September 2, 2023

Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup

By REUTERS

Gabonese military appear on television as they announce that they have seized power following President Ali Bongo Ondimba's re-election, in this screengrab obtained by Reuters on August 30, 2023.

Gabon coup: Unrest in Africa's Sahel is becoming more common - analysis

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

NIGER’S JUNTA supporters demonstrate in front of a French army base in Niamey, Niger, last week.

Niger junta expels French ambassador

By REUTERS

Supporters of the coup set fire to the ruling party HQ while hundreds of them gather in front of the National Assembly in the capital Niamey, Niger July 27, 2023

Is a war in West Africa shaping up in the ECOWAS-Niger dispute - analysis

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

NIGER’S JUNTA supporters demonstrate in front of a French army base in Niamey, Niger, last week.

Why is the Niger conflict drawing global attention? - opinion

By SALEM ALKETBI

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.

Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup

By REUTERS

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

Russia and Iran may eye Niger as possible inroad against US in Africa

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

Supporters of the coup set fire to ruling party HQ while hundreds of them gather in front of the National Assembly in the capital Niamey, Niger July 27, 2023.

Will the Niger coup bring attention back to the Sahel region? - analysis

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

Hundreds of supporters of the coup gather and hold a Russian and Nigers flags in front of the National Assembly in the capital Niamey, Niger July 27, 2023.

Niger coup leaders declare general Tiani head of state

By REUTERS

Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves a cemetery before the funeral of Russian military blogger Maxim Fomin widely known by the name of Vladlen Tatarsky, who was recently killed in a bomb attack in a St Petersburg cafe, in Moscow, Russia, April 8, 2023.

'Exiled' Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services

By REUTERS