Nigerien crisis (2023–2024)

{{Main|2023 Nigerien coup d'état}}

On 26 July 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum and his family were detained at the Presidential Palace in Niamey, and Interior Minister Hamadou Souley was also arrested. The coup was led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, whom Bazoum had planned to relieve from his position.{{Cite web |date=27 July 2023 |title=Au Niger, l'armée affirme avoir renversé Mohamed Bazoum – Jeune Afrique |url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1467524/politique/au-niger-larmee-affirme-avoir-renverse-mohamed-bazoum/ |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=JeuneAfrique.com |language=fr-FR |archive-date=27 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727180229/https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1467524/politique/au-niger-larmee-affirme-avoir-renverse-mohamed-bazoum/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |last1=Aksar |first1=Moussa |last2=Balima |first2=Boureima |date=28 July 2023 |title=Niger soldiers say President Bazoum's government has been removed |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/soldiers-nigers-presidential-guard-blockade-presidents-office-security-sources-2023-07-26/ |access-date=4 August 2023 |archive-date=26 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726164404/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/soldiers-nigers-presidential-guard-blockade-presidents-office-security-sources-2023-07-26/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last1=Madowo |first1=Sarah |last2=Dean |first2=Niamh |last3=Kennedy |first3=Larry |date=26 July 2023 |title=Niger soldiers claim power after president's own guards reportedly seize him |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/africa/niger-presidency-attempted-coup-intl/index.html |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804001536/https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/africa/niger-presidency-attempted-coup-intl/index.html |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Niger's president 'held by guards' in apparent coup attempt |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/soldiers-holding-niger-president-inside-palace-security-sources |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=27 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727002123/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/soldiers-holding-niger-president-inside-palace-security-sources |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=29 July 2023 |title=Niger army general declares himself country's new leader |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/niger-army-general-declares-himself-countrys-new-leader-1.1690598862297 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en |archive-date=29 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230729030725/https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/niger-army-general-declares-himself-countrys-new-leader-1.1690598862297 |url-status=live}} In the evening, Air Force Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane announced on state television that Bazoum had been removed from power and announced the formation of a National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, dissolution of the country's Constitution, the suspension of all state institutions, the closure of borders, and a nationwide curfew from 22:00 until 05:00 local time, while warning against any foreign intervention.{{Cite news |last=Pilling |first=David |date=27 July 2023 |title=Niger soldiers go on television to announce coup in west African nation |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/1b5c843d-a814-4811-9eb2-0a66880ac779 |access-date=4 August 2023 |archive-date=26 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726134331/https://www.ft.com/content/1b5c843d-a814-4811-9eb2-0a66880ac779 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |date=26 July 2023 |title=Niger coup attempt: President Mohamed Bazoum held |language=en-GB |work=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66312011 |access-date=4 August 2023 |archive-date=26 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726115806/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66312011 |url-status=live}} Subsequently, all activities by political parties in the country were ordered suspended until further notice.{{cite web |date=27 July 2023 |title=Niger army pledges allegiance to coup makers |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/27/nigerien-army-pledges-allegiance-to-coup-plotters |access-date=27 July 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |archive-date=27 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727142352/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/27/nigerien-army-pledges-allegiance-to-coup-plotters |url-status=live}}

Despite his detention, Bazoum has so far refused to resign.{{cite web |last=Peter |first=Laurence |date=27 July 2023 |title=Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66320895 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727000929/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66320895 |archive-date=27 July 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023 |website=BBC}} While declaring himself acting head of state and calling for resistance against the coup, Bazoum's Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massaoudou told France 24 that the country's "legal and legitimate power" remained with the President.{{cite web |date=27 July 2023 |title=Detained Niger president defiant after coup bid |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230726-presidency-sealed-off-in-coup-prone-niger |access-date=27 July 2023 |website=France 24 |archive-date=26 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726172357/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230726-presidency-sealed-off-in-coup-prone-niger |url-status=live}} However, the leadership of the Nigerien armed forces declared its support for the coup to protect the President and avoid "a deadly confrontation."{{cite web |date=27 July 2023 |title=Niger's army command declares support for military coup |url=https://france24.com/en/africa/20230727-niger-s-army-command-declares-support-for-military-coup |access-date=27 July 2023 |website=France 24 |archive-date=27 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727142320/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230727-niger-s-army-command-declares-support-for-military-coup |url-status=live}}

On 28 July, Tchiani proclaimed himself as the president of the junta, saying that he had deposed Bazoum to avoid "the gradual and inevitable demise" of the country and accusing him of covering up the country's situation. Tchiani did not give a timeline for a return to civilian rule.{{cite web |date=28 July 2023 |title=Niger's General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared new leader following coup |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230728-niger-s-general-abdourahamane-tchiani-declared-new-leader-following-coup-state-tv |access-date=28 July 2023 |website=France 24 |archive-date=29 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230729205055/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230728-niger-s-general-abdourahamane-tchiani-declared-new-leader-following-coup-state-tv |url-status=live}}{{cite news |last1=Moloney |first1=Marita |last2=Issoufou |first2=Tchima Illa |date=28 July 2023 |title=Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66337767 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728112811/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66337767 |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |work=BBC}}{{cite web |title=Niger general Tchiani named head of transitional government after coup |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/28/niger-general-tchiani-named-head-of-transitional-government-after-coup |date=28 July 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=28 July 2023 |archive-date=28 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728213811/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/28/niger-general-tchiani-named-head-of-transitional-government-after-coup |url-status=live}}

{{further|ECOWAS military intervention in the Gambia}}

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional, political and economic union of fifteen countries in West Africa, covering an area of {{cvt|5114162|km2}} and with an estimated population of over 387 million in 2019. Established in 1975, ECOWAS aims to achieve collective self-sufficiency for its member states by creating a single large trade bloc.{{Cite journal |last=Yansane |first=Aguibou |date=1977 |title=The State of Economic Integration in North West Africa South of the Sahara: The Emergence of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/523653 |journal=African Studies Review |volume=20 |issue=2 |pages=63–87 |doi=10.2307/523653 |jstor=523653 |issn=0002-0206 |access-date=4 August 2023 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807163744/https://www.jstor.org/stable/523653 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Limited |first=Daniel Inaju-Challydoff |title=Basic information |url=https://ecowas.int/basic-information/ |access-date=4 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802044903/https://ecowas.int/basic-information/ |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS also serves as a peacekeeping force in the region, with member states occasionally sending joint military forces to intervene in the bloc's member countries at times of political instability and unrest. In recent years these included interventions in Sierra Leone in 1997, Ivory Coast in 2003, Liberia in 1990 and 2003, Guinea-Bissau in 1999 and 2012, Mali in 2013, and the Gambia in 2017.{{Cite web |date=28 November 2020 |title=The 5 previous West African military interventions |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/5-previous-west-african-military-interventions-111050770.html |access-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128212144/https://www.yahoo.com/news/5-previous-west-african-military-interventions-111050770.html |archive-date=28 November 2020}}{{Cite news |date=2023-08-04 |title=Factbox: Military interventions by West African ECOWAS bloc |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/military-interventions-by-west-african-ecowas-bloc-2023-08-04/ |access-date=2023-08-24 |archive-date=23 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823201638/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/military-interventions-by-west-african-ecowas-bloc-2023-08-04/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Timeline: A history of ECOWAS military interventions in three decades |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/1/timeline-a-history-of-ecowas-military-interventions-in-three-decades |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807085114/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/1/timeline-a-history-of-ecowas-military-interventions-in-three-decades |archive-date=7 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}

{{Further|War on terror|Islamist insurgency in the Sahel|Jihadist insurgency in Niger}}

The United States, France, and many other countries and groups have been involved in Niger because of the Islamist insurgency in the Sahel, which in turn triggered the Jihadist insurgency in Niger led by Al-Qaeda, the Islamic State group and Boko Haram.{{Cite web |title=Violent Extremism in the Sahel |url=https://cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/violent-extremism-sahel |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=Global Conflict Tracker |language=en |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805015245/https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/violent-extremism-sahel |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=27 February 2017 |title=Niger and Boko Haram: Beyond Counter-insurgency |url=https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/west-africa/niger/245-niger-and-boko-haram-beyond-counter-insurgency |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805182629/https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/west-africa/niger/245-niger-and-boko-haram-beyond-counter-insurgency |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=Crisis Group |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Leali |first=Giorgio |date=4 August 2023 |title=Niger junta revokes military pacts with France |url=https://www.politico.eu/article/niger-junta-amadou-abdramane-revokes-military-agreements-with-france/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804171726/https://www.politico.eu/article/niger-junta-amadou-abdramane-revokes-military-agreements-with-france/ |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Terrorism: France's International Action |url=https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/security-disarmament-and-non-proliferation/terrorism-france-s-international-action/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805181126/https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/security-disarmament-and-non-proliferation/terrorism-france-s-international-action/ |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=France Diplomacy – Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs |language=en}} The United States, France, and Turkey have had bases in the country. In 2022, it became a hub of French anti-terror operations after its departure from Mali and Burkina Faso following a series of military coups{{Cite web |via=facebook.com/FRANCE24.English |date=20 February 2023 |title=French army officially ends operations in Burkina Faso |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230220-french-army-officially-ends-operations-in-burkina-faso |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=France 24 |language=en |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220082623/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230220-french-army-officially-ends-operations-in-burkina-faso |url-status=live}} and anti-French sentiment which paved the way for Russian influence and the entry of its private mercenary firm Wagner Group in the region.{{Cite web |last=Guiffard |first=Jonathan |date=2023-11-01 |title=Anti-french Sentiment in West Africa – A Reflection of the Authoritarian Confrontation With the "Collective West" |url=https://www.institutmontaigne.org/en/expressions/anti-french-sentiment-west-africa-reflection-authoritarian-confrontation-collective-west |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804180747/https://www.institutmontaigne.org/en/expressions/anti-french-sentiment-west-africa-reflection-authoritarian-confrontation-collective-west |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=Institut Montaigne |language=en}}{{failed verification|date=September 2023}} At the same time, it paved the way for Turkish influence in the region.{{Cite web|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/03/16/Mali-s-junta-gets-warplanes-drones-from-Russia-Turkey|title=Mali's junta gets warplanes, drones from Russia, Turkey|work=al-Arabiya|date=16 March 2023|url-status=live|access-date=11 August 2023|archive-date=17 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317011542/https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/03/16/Mali-s-junta-gets-warplanes-drones-from-Russia-Turkey}}{{Cite web |last=Orakçi |first=Serhat |date=9 January 2022 |title=The Rise of Turkey in Africa |url=https://studies.aljazeera.net/en/analyses/rise-turkey-africa |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820212831/https://studies.aljazeera.net/en/analyses/rise-turkey-africa |archive-date=20 August 2023 |access-date=11 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera}}{{cite web |last1=Jeng |first1=Amat |last2=Jaw |first2=Sait Matty |date=9 August 2023 |title=Niger's Coup is a Deja Vu, and Will Not be the Last |url=https://standard.gm/nigers-coup-is-a-deja-vu-and-will-not-be-the-last/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817142953/https://standard.gm/nigers-coup-is-a-deja-vu-and-will-not-be-the-last/ |archive-date=17 August 2023 |access-date=17 August 2023 |website=the Standard Newspaper}}

The military junta accused ECOWAS in a statement read by Abdramane on Télé Sahel of planning to approve "a plan of aggression against Niger through an imminent military intervention in Niamey supported by certain Western countries" and warned of the junta's "strong determination" to defend the country. They claimed that this was the objective of the ECOWAS summit convened for the following day.{{Cite web |date=29 July 2023 |title=Sábado, 29 de julio de 2023 (22.00 GMT) NÍGER GOLPE La junta nigerina afirma que la Cedeao quiere aprobar una "intervención militar" en Níger |trans-title=Saturday, July 29, 2023 (2200 GMT) NIGER COUP The Niger junta claims that ECOWAS wants to approve a "military intervention" in Niger |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20230729/9142073/sabado-29-julio-2023-22-00-gmt.html |access-date=29 July 2023 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es |archive-date=30 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730013111/https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20230729/9142073/sabado-29-julio-2023-22-00-gmt.html |url-status=live}}

The African Union Peace and Security Council issued an ultimatum that if the soldiers did not "immediately and unconditionally return to their barracks and restore constitutional democracy, within a maximum of fifteen days" that the bloc would be compelled to take "necessary action, including punitive measures against perpetrators".{{Cite web |first1=Pierre |last1=Meilhan |first2=Martin |last2=Goillandeau |first3=Joshua |last3=Berlinger |date=29 July 2023 |title=France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/29/africa/niger-coup-pressure-intl/ |access-date=30 July 2023 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=30 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730042017/https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/29/africa/niger-coup-pressure-intl/ |url-status=live}}

Members of the United Nations Security Council strongly condemned the coup and expressed support for ECOWAS and the AU.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-29 |title=Niger: Security Council strongly condemns 'efforts to unconstitutionally change' Government |url=https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1139272 |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=news.un.org |language=en |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805024831/https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1139272 |url-status=live}}

On 30 July, ECOWAS issued the Nigerien military junta with an ultimatum that Bazoum be reinstated as president within one week. In a communiqué read by ECOWAS Commission chairperson Omar Touray, at the Extraordinary Summit convened in Abuja, Nigeria in response to the coup, they said that if their demands were not met they would "take all measures necessary to restore constitutional order" in Niger and that "such measures may include the use of force".{{Cite news |author=Our Foreign Staff|date=30 July 2023 |title=Thousands of pro-Russia protesters march through Niger capital in support of coup |language=en-GB |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/07/30/niger-pro-russian-protesters-military-coup-mohamed-bazoum/ |access-date=30 July 2023 |issn=0307-1235 |archive-date=30 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730152021/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/07/30/niger-pro-russian-protesters-military-coup-mohamed-bazoum/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |last1=Balima |first1=Boureima |last2=Onuah |first2=Felix |date=30 July 2023 |title=West Africa bloc threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French Embassy attacked |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/pro-coup-protests-niger-west-african-leaders-meet-2023-07-30/ |access-date=30 July 2023 |archive-date=30 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730131614/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/pro-coup-protests-niger-west-african-leaders-meet-2023-07-30/ |url-status=live}} The response from the bloc towards the junta drastically differed from the measures taken with recent coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea which did not involve the threat of force for reinstating the overthrown government.

ECOWAS also announced "immediate sanctions" on Niger, including the closure of land and air borders, imposition of a no-fly zone on all commercial flights to and from Niger and the suspension of all commercial and financial transactions between ECOWAS and Niger. The assets of Niger state enterprises were frozen by the ECOWAS Central Bank, leading to the cancellation of a 30 billion CFA francs ($51 million) bond issuance.{{Cite news |author1=Coulibaly, Loucoumane |author2=Felix, Bate |editor1=Cawthorne, Andrew |editor2=Humphries, Conor |date=31 July 2023 |title=Niger's planned $51 million bond issuance cancelled due to sanctions |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/nigers-planned-51-mln-bond-issuance-cancelled-due-sanctions-2023-07-31/ |access-date=1 August 2023 |archive-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801020617/https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/nigers-planned-51-mln-bond-issuance-cancelled-due-sanctions-2023-07-31/ |url-status=live}} ECOWAS also cut off more than 70% of Niger's electricity supply.{{Cite web |title=What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group? |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ahead-50-year-west-african-bloc-after-3-118475911 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=ABC News |language=en}}

In a march at the request of Tchiani and organized by the M62 Movement, which had previously opposed Bazoum's government and Operation Barkhane and supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine, thousands of pro-coup Nigeriens gathered in Niamey's Place de la Concertation, in front of the National Assembly, and went to the French Embassy carrying Nigerien, Russian and North Korean flags, with slogans such as "Down with France, out with Barkhane, we don't care about ECOWAS, the European Union and the African Union!", "Arrest the former dignitaries to return the stolen millions.", and "Down with France, long live Putin!".{{Cite web |title=Miles de personas participan en Niamey en una marcha en apoyo al golpe de Estado |trans-title=Thousands of people participate in a march in Niamey in support of the coup |url=https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2023/07/30/miles-de-personas-participan-en-niamey-en-una-marcha-en-apoyo-al-golpe-de-estado/ |access-date=30 July 2023 |website=infobae |date=30 July 2023 |language=es-ES |archive-date=30 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730153458/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2023/07/30/miles-de-personas-participan-en-niamey-en-una-marcha-en-apoyo-al-golpe-de-estado/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=30 July 2023 |title=Miles de nigerinos salen a las calles de Niamey para defender a los golpistas entre gritos a favor de Rusia |trans-title=Thousands of Nigeriens take to the streets of Niamey to defend the coup plotters amid chants for Russia |url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/agencias/miles-de-nigerinos-salen-a-las-calles-de-niamey-para-defender-a-los-golpistas-entre-gritos-a-favor-nid30072023/ |access-date=30 July 2023 |website=LA NACION |language=es |archive-date=30 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730153459/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/agencias/miles-de-nigerinos-salen-a-las-calles-de-niamey-para-defender-a-los-golpistas-entre-gritos-a-favor-nid30072023/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=30 July 2023 |title=French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-mohamed-bazoum-military-junta-sahel-88ccaa2f004db44601e59475199c5fbe |access-date=30 July 2023 |website=AP News |first=Sam |last=Mednick |language=en |archive-date=30 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730093342/https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-mohamed-bazoum-military-junta-sahel-88ccaa2f004db44601e59475199c5fbe |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Shakkour |first=Sally |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Niger protester rebuked for raising North Korean flag |url=https://www.albawaba.com/node/niger-protester-raises-north-korean-flag-1532081 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925194210/https://www.albawaba.com/node/niger-protester-raises-north-korean-flag-1532081 |archive-date=25 September 2023 |access-date=25 September 2023 |website=Al-Bawaba}} The demonstrators also called for an immediate intervention by the Wagner Group. During the march, the entrances to the French and American embassies were closed. The French embassy's walls and gates were set ablaze and damaged while Nigerien soldiers and General Salifou Modi were seen on the ground urging the crowds to disperse peacefully. The crowd left after police fired volleys of tear gas in response.{{Cite news |last1=Balima |first1=Boureima |last2=Onuah |first2=Felix |date=31 July 2023 |title=West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/pro-coup-protests-niger-west-african-leaders-meet-2023-07-30/ |access-date=1 August 2023 |archive-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801000532/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/pro-coup-protests-niger-west-african-leaders-meet-2023-07-30/ |url-status=live}} Images showed people being loaded into ambulances with bloodied legs.

In response to the attack on its embassy, the French government warned that attacks on its nationals, military personnel, diplomats and interests would lead to an immediate and intractable response.{{Cite web |title=France warns will retaliate if its interests attacked in Niger |url=https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/10/505706/World/Africa/France-warns-will-retaliate-if-its-interests-attac.aspx |access-date=30 July 2023 |website= |via=Ahram Online |agency=Agence France-Presse |archive-date=30 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730130550/https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/10/505706/World/Africa/France-warns-will-retaliate-if-its-interests-attac.aspx |url-status=live}}

On the behest of ECOWAS, Chad's president Mahamat Déby met with Tchiani and Bazoum at the presidential palace in Niamey. The Chadian Presidency released pictures of the meeting, marking Bazoum's first appearance since the coup.{{Cite news |last=Chothia |first=Farouk |date=31 July 2023 |title=Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66358951 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731210651/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66358951 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=BBC}} Meanwhile, Colonel Abdremane accused Hassoumi Massaoudou, still claiming to be acting leader substituting for Bazoum, of authorizing a French attack on the presidential palace to liberate Bazoum.{{Cite web |date=31 July 2023 |title=Niger coup makers say ousted govt 'authorised French attack to free Bazoum' |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/niger-coup-leaders-say-toppled-government-authorised-french-strikes |access-date=31 July 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=31 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731091248/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/niger-coup-leaders-say-toppled-government-authorised-french-strikes |url-status=live}} The French Foreign Ministry denied there were any such plans.{{Cite web |last1=Chrisafis |first1=Angelique |last2=Holmes |first2=Oliver |date=31 July 2023 |title=Niger coup leaders accuse France of plotting military intervention |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/31/niger-coup-leaders-accuse-france-plotting-military-intervention |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731163643/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/31/niger-coup-leaders-accuse-france-plotting-military-intervention |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=31 July 2023 |website=The Guardian |language=en}}

Bazoum's oil minister Mahamane Sani Mahamadou (son of former president Mahamadou Issoufou), mining minister Ousseini Hadizatou and the head of the PNDS national executive committee, Foumakoye Gado were arrested by the military junta. This followed the arrests of Transport Minister Oumarou Malam Alma and former defense minister Kalla Moutari the previous week.{{Cite web |title=Niger Republic Junta Arrests Top Politicians, Ministers As US, Germany, Others Impose Sanctions |url=https://saharareporters.com/2023/08/01/niger-republic-junta-arrests-top-politicians-ministers-us-germany-others-impose |access-date=1 August 2023 |website=Sahara Reporters |archive-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801103415/https://saharareporters.com/2023/08/01/niger-republic-junta-arrests-top-politicians-ministers-us-germany-others-impose |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |last1=Balima |first1=Boureima |last2=Mazou |first2=Abdel-Kader |date=1 August 2023 |title=Niger arrests politicians after coup, other juntas voice support |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-junta-says-government-authorised-french-strikes-2023-07-31/ |access-date=1 August 2023 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731222330/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-junta-says-government-authorised-french-strikes-2023-07-31/ |url-status=live}}

The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) cancelled a planned 30 billion CFA franc ($51 million) bond issuance by Niger in the West African regional debt market.{{Cite web |website=Al Jazeera |title=West African central bank cancels Niger $51m bond issuance due to sanctions |date=27 July 2023 |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/nigers-planned-51-mln-bond-issuance-cancelled-due-to-sanctions |access-date=27 July 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=31 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731152707/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/nigers-planned-51-mln-bond-issuance-cancelled-due-to-sanctions |url-status=live}}

The military junta announced that it had reopened Niger's borders with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Libya, and Chad.{{Cite news |last=Eboh |first=Camillus |date=2 August 2023 |title=Niger reopens borders with several neighbours a week after coup |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-reopens-borders-with-several-neighbours-week-after-coup-2023-08-02/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802083529/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-reopens-borders-with-several-neighbours-week-after-coup-2023-08-02/ |archive-date=2 August 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |work=Reuters |language=en}}

Rolling blackouts were reported across cities in Niger, which the state electricity company Nigelec blamed on Nigeria cutting off supplies. While the Transmission Company of Nigeria declined to comment, an anonymous source told the BBC that the move followed a directive from President Bola Tinubu.{{Cite news |last1=Issoufou |first1=Tchima Illa |last2=Gregory |first2=James |date=2 August 2023 |title=Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66383119 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802122501/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66383119 |archive-date=2 August 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |work=BBC}} The World Bank suspended disbursements to Niger until further notice.{{Cite web |title=Niger coup leader defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS threatens force |date=3 August 2023 |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/niger-coup-leader-defiant-as-nigeria-cuts-power-ecowas-threatens-force |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=3 August 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803023540/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/niger-coup-leader-defiant-as-nigeria-cuts-power-ecowas-threatens-force |url-status=live}}

Military chiefs of ECOWAS member states met in Abuja, to discuss the situation in Niger.{{Cite web |last=Sunday |first=Ochogwu |date=2 August 2023 |title=West African military chiefs meet in Abuja over Niger coup |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/02/west-african-military-chiefs-meet-in-abuja-over-niger-coup/ |access-date=2 August 2023 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802145212/https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/02/west-african-military-chiefs-meet-in-abuja-over-niger-coup/ |url-status=live}} At the same time, a confidential military signal was picked up by Inside Nigeria, giving orders to the Nigerian military to name units for a military operation against Niger, mobilize the armed forces and establish a no-fly zone.{{Cite web |last=afolabi |date=2 August 2023 |title=Coup: Tinubu orders Nigerian Army to ready troops for Niger Republic invasion |url=https://www.withinnigeria.com/news/2023/08/02/coup-tinubu-orders-nigerian-army-to-ready-troops-for-niger-republic-invasion/ |access-date=2 August 2023 |website=NEWS PICKS – WITHIN NIGERIA |language=en-GB |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802163129/https://www.withinnigeria.com/news/2023/08/02/coup-tinubu-orders-nigerian-army-to-ready-troops-for-niger-republic-invasion/ |url-status=live}} Hours later, Ivory Coast issued a statement in which it supported the ECOWAS sanctions and announced the country's participation in a preparation for a military intervention in Niger.{{Cite tweet|number=1686883206543429632|user=descifraguerra|title=El portavoz de la presidencia de Costa de Marfil ha emitido un comunicado condenando el golpe en Níger|author=Descifrando la Guerra|date=2 August 2023|access-date=3 August 2023|language=es|trans-title=The spokesman for the Ivorian presidency has issued a statement condemning the coup in Niger}}

A delegation of the Nigerien military junta headed by General Salifou Mody traveled to Bamako, Mali,{{Cite web |date=2 August 2023 |title=Niger junta delegation arrives in Mali's Bamako |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/02/Niger-junta-delegation-arrives-in-Mali-s-Bamako |access-date=2 August 2023 |website=Al-Arabiya |language=en |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802131844/http://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/02/Niger-junta-delegation-arrives-in-Mali-s-Bamako |url-status=live}} and then to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.{{Cite web |last= |date=2 August 2023 |title=Niger : un haut responsable du CNSP à Bamako |url=https://fr.apanews.net/now/niger-un-haut-responsable-du-cnsp-a-bamako/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802170742/https://fr.apanews.net/now/niger-un-haut-responsable-du-cnsp-a-bamako/ |archive-date=2 August 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |website=APAnews – Agence de Presse Africaine |language=fr-FR}} Speculation arose as to whether they went to ask for the support of the Wagner Group, which has a presence in Mali.{{Cite web |last1=John |first1=Tara |last2=Madowo |first2=Larry |last3=Gretener |first3=Jessie |date=2023-08-02 |title=A Niger coup leader meets Wagner-allied junta in Mali |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/02/africa/niger-coup-mali-wagner-intl-afr/index.html |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=CNN |language=en}}

In a televised address, Tchiani called the sanctions imposed on the country "cynical and iniquitous" and said they were intended to "humiliate" Niger's security forces and make the country "ungovernable". He insisted that his regime would not give in to such threats{{Cite web |last=Cooney |first=Christy |date=3 August 2023 |title=Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66390918 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=BBC |language=en |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802231607/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66390918 |url-status=live}} and called on citizens to defend the country.{{Cite web |last=Mednick |first=Sam |date=2 August 2023 |title=Niger: Niger's military ruler warns against foreign meddling, urges population to defend the country |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/foreign-nationals-evacuate-niger-regional-tensions-rise-101942872 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=ABC |language=en |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802234258/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/foreign-nationals-evacuate-niger-regional-tensions-rise-101942872 |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS sent another delegation to Niger to negotiate with the junta, this time led by former Nigerian military leader Abdulsalami Abubakar and also including the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, and Omar Touray, president of the ECOWAS Commission.{{Cite news |last=Okafor |first=Chimaka |date=2 August 2023 |title=Niger Coup: ECOWAS name Abdulsalami, Sultan of Sokoto as envoys to Niger |language=en |work=Premium Times Nigeria |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/613835-niger-coup-ecowas-name-abdulsalami-sultan-of-sokoto-as-envoys-to-niger.html |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803012551/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/613835-niger-coup-ecowas-name-abdulsalami-sultan-of-sokoto-as-envoys-to-niger.html |url-status=live}} Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security said that "The military option is the very last option on the table, the last resort, but we have to prepare for the eventuality." However, the delegates failed to meet with Tchiani and other junta members and left the same day.{{Cite web |date=4 August 2023 |title=Niger: ECOWAS team leaves without meeting coup leader |url=https://www.dw.com/en/niger-ecowas-team-leaves-without-meeting-coup-leader/a-66438305 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=DW |language=en-US |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804123652/https://www.dw.com/en/niger-ecowas-team-leaves-without-meeting-coup-leader/a-66438305 |url-status=live}}

Another pro-coup demonstration was held in Niamey's Independence Square on the occasion of Niger's 63rd Independence Day.{{Cite web |date=2 August 2023 |title=Pro-coup protests continue in Niger as Biden urges Bazoum release |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/pro-coup-protests-continue-in-niger-as-biden-urges-bazoum-release |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803103550/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/3/pro-coup-protests-continue-in-niger-as-biden-urges-bazoum-release |url-status=live}} This time, security forces blocked roads leading to the French and U.S. embassies to prevent attacks and vandalism.{{Cite web |last=Tasamba |first=James |date=2023-08-03 |title=Thousands of pro-coup supporters gather in Niamey to demand withdrawal of French troops from Niger |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/thousands-of-pro-coup-supporters-gather-in-niamey-to-demand-withdrawal-of-french-troops-from-niger/2960838 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803150332/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/thousands-of-pro-coup-supporters-gather-in-niamey-to-demand-withdrawal-of-french-troops-from-niger/2960838 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=Anadolu Ajansı}}

Senegal's foreign minister, Aïssata Tall Sall, and her counterpart in Benin, Shegun Adjadi Bakari, confirmed that their countries would participate in a military intervention in Niger if approved by ECOWAS.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Senegal Says Its Troops Will Join Any ECOWAS Intervention In Niger |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/senegal-says-will-send-soldiers-to-niger-if-ecowas-intervenes-ba2db3d |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Barrons |language=en-US}}

The military junta blocked France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI) in Niger, as had happened months before in Mali and Burkina Faso. France 24 was followed weekly by a quarter of the Nigerien population and RFI was the most followed international station in the country. France Médias Monde, the owner of both media networks, protested the decision.{{cite web |date=3 August 2023 |title=RFI et France 24 s'indignent de la suspension de leur diffusion au Niger |url=https://www.france24.com/fr/france/20230803-rfi-et-france-24-s-indignent-la-suspension-de-leur-diffusion-au-niger |website=France 24 |language=fr |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803181121/https://www.france24.com/fr/france/20230803-rfi-et-france-24-s-indignent-la-suspension-de-leur-diffusion-au-niger |url-status=live}}

The junta also announced Niger's withdrawal from its military agreements with France, notably those allowing French troops to be stationed in the country and regulating the status of military personnel fighting Islamist jihad on Nigerien soil.{{cite web |title=Coup d'État au Niger: les putschistes dénoncent des accords militaires conclus avec la France |url=https://www.bfmtv.com/international/afrique/coup-d-etat-au-niger-les-putschistes-denoncent-des-accords-militaires-conclus-avec-la-france_AD-202308030647.html |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=BFMTV |language=fr |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803235340/https://www.bfmtv.com/international/afrique/coup-d-etat-au-niger-les-putschistes-denoncent-des-accords-militaires-conclus-avec-la-france_AD-202308030647.html |url-status=live}} In a separate announcement, after peace talks failed, it ordered the withdrawal of Niger's ambassadors to France, Nigeria, Togo and the United States.{{Cite web |title=Coup d'État: les putschistes retirent les ambassadeurs du Niger en France et dans trois autres pays |url=https://www.bfmtv.com/international/afrique/coup-d-etat-les-putschistes-retirent-les-ambassadeurs-du-niger-en-france-et-dans-trois-autres-pays_AD-202308030649.html |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=BFMTV |language=fr |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803235239/https://www.bfmtv.com/international/afrique/coup-d-etat-les-putschistes-retirent-les-ambassadeurs-du-niger-en-france-et-dans-trois-autres-pays_AD-202308030649.html |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Ugwu |first=Francis |date=4 August 2023 |title=Peace talk fails as Niger Republic cuts ties with Nigeria |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/04/peace-talk-fails-as-niger-republic-cuts-ties-with-nigeria/ |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804102404/https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/04/peace-talk-fails-as-niger-republic-cuts-ties-with-nigeria/ |url-status=live}} In response, France said that it took note of the junta's actions, but proceeded to remind them that the deals were signed between "legitimate" authorities.{{cite web |title=France: Deals revoked by Niger military were signed with 'legitimate' gov't |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/4/france-deals-revoked-by-niger-military-were-signed-with-legitimate-govt |date=4 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=4 August 2023 |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804174112/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/4/france-deals-revoked-by-niger-military-were-signed-with-legitimate-govt |url-status=live}}

In an opinion piece published in The Washington Post, Bazoum, calling himself a "hostage", called on the United States and the international community to restore constitutional order in Niger, warning that the coup would have devastating domestic and international consequences.{{cite web |date=4 August 2023 |title=Former Niger president calls for international action to restore constitutional order |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/04/Former-Niger-president-calls-for-international-action-t |website=al-Arabiya |language=en-US |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804021904/https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/04/Former-Niger-president-calls-for-international-action-t |url-status=live}}

The junta lifted the curfew it imposed since 26 July.{{cite web |title=Niger junta lifts curfew in place since coup |url=https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/506019.aspx |date=4 August 2023 |website=Al-Ahram |access-date=4 August 2023 |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804141136/https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/506019.aspx |url-status=live}}

Tinubu requested the Senate of Nigeria to authorize an intervention in Niger. Images revealed that in recent days Nigerian troops had accumulated on the border with Niger.{{Cite web |title=Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Support for Military Intervention in Niger |url=https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/news/homepage/tinubu-writes-senate-seeks-support-for-military-intervention-in-niger/ |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=Nigeria Info, Let's Talk! |language=en |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804161922/https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/news/homepage/tinubu-writes-senate-seeks-support-for-military-intervention-in-niger/ |url-status=live}}

A former adviser to Bazoum told CNN that some 130 officials from his government had been arrested since the coup, while many others were in hiding.{{cite web |last1=Hauser |first1=Jennifer |last2=Conte |first2=Michael |last3=Lau |first3=Chris |date=4 August 2023 |title=Niger's ousted president warns of 'devastating' coup impact, growing Russian influence |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/04/africa/niger-president-mohamed-bazoum-hostage-oped-intl-hnk/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804060503/https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/04/africa/niger-president-mohamed-bazoum-hostage-oped-intl-hnk/index.html |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=CNN}}

The United States announced that it was suspending "certain foreign assistance programmes benefitting the government of Niger" but clarified that it would not include humanitarian and food assistance, as well as diplomatic and security operations to protect U.S. personnel.{{cite web |title=US pauses some foreign aid to Niger as it reiterates support for Bazoum |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/us-pauses-foreign-assistance-to-niger-as-it-reiterates-support-for-bazoum |date=5 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=5 August 2023 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805022209/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/us-pauses-foreign-assistance-to-niger-as-it-reiterates-support-for-bazoum |url-status=live}}

Burkina Faso raised the alert level of its armed forces to "state of war".{{citation needed|date=November 2023}}

Jihadists belonging to Islamic State attacked a convoy of Malian soldiers heading for Niger, leading to 20 casualties.{{Cite web |date=4 August 2023 |title=Mali: soldiers killed in a jihadist ambush near Niger |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/04/mali-soldiers-killed-in-a-jihadist-ambush-near-niger/ |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805141056/https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/04/mali-soldiers-killed-in-a-jihadist-ambush-near-niger/ |url-status=live}}

Reports emerged that the junta, through General Salifou Mody, had formally asked for assistance from the Wagner Group during his visit to Mali.{{cite web |date=5 August 2023 |title=Niger's military rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/nigers-military-rulers-ask-for-help-from-russian-group-wagner |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=5 August 2023 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805160622/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/nigers-military-rulers-ask-for-help-from-russian-group-wagner |url-status=live}}

After meeting with Bazoum's Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou in Paris, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna announced the country's support for an ECOWAS intervention in Niger, without specifying whether it would provide military support.{{cite web |title=France supports ECOWAS intervention in Niger, foreign minister says |url=https://www.france24.com/en/france/20230805-france-supports-ecowas-intervention-in-niger-foreign-minister-says |date=5 August 2023 |website=France 24 |access-date=5 August 2023 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805160918/https://www.france24.com/en/france/20230805-france-supports-ecowas-intervention-in-niger-foreign-minister-says |url-status=live}}

The Nigerian Senate rejected President Tinubu's request to authorize military intervention in Niger, instead urging him to resolve the crisis by more diplomatic means and to "tread with caution".{{cite web |last=Umoru |first=Henry |date=5 August 2023 |title=Niger coup: Senate rejects military action, cautions ECOWAS, Tinubu |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/niger-coup-senate-rejects-military-action-cautions-ecowas-tinubu/ |website=Vanguard |access-date=5 August 2023 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805191657/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/niger-coup-senate-rejects-military-action-cautions-ecowas-tinubu/ |url-status=live}} However, the Constitution of Nigeria still permits the President to deploy troops abroad without Senate approval if the President believes the national security is under "imminent threat or danger". A group of senators representing regions near or bordering Niger stated their opposition to military intervention.{{cite news |last1=Malplat |first1=Camille |last2=Abubakar |first2=Aminu |date=5 August 2023 |title=Opposition Mounts In Nigeria Over Possible Niger Intervention |work=Barron's |publication-place= |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/opposition-mounts-in-nigeria-over-possible-niger-intervention-f6b63c87 |access-date= |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805200757/https://www.barrons.com/news/opposition-mounts-in-nigeria-over-possible-niger-intervention-f6b63c87 |url-status=live}}

Chad announced that it would not participate in an ECOWAS-led military intervention against the junta.{{Cite web |date=5 August 2023 |title=Chad will not intervene in Niger coup, defense minister says |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/markets/commodities/chad-will-not-intervene-in-niger-coup-defence-minister-says-idUSL8N39L6MW/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241217023946/https://www.reuters.com/article/markets/commodities/chad-will-not-intervene-in-niger-coup-defence-minister-says-idUSL8N39L6MW/ |archive-date=17 December 2024 |access-date= |website=Reuters |language=en}}

The one-week deadline for the military junta to hand power back to Bazoum or face military intervention expired without ECOWAS carrying out its threat.

In Niamey, around 30,000 people joined a pro-junta demonstration at Stade Général Seyni Kountché that was also attended by junta member General Mohamed Toumba.{{cite web |title=Thousands in Niger rally in support of coup leaders |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/thousands-in-niger-rally-in-support-of-coup-leaders |date=6 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |access-date=7 August 2023 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807002827/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/thousands-in-niger-rally-in-support-of-coup-leaders |url-status=live}}

Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed his opposition to any military intervention, stating that such actions could "ignite the whole Sahel region".{{cite news |author=Abd-Alaziz, Moaz |date=5 August 2023 |editor=Gregorio, David |title=Algeria opposes military intervention in Niger, Ennahar TV reports |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/algeria-opposes-military-intervention-niger-tv-citing-president-2023-08-05/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806000428/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/algeria-opposes-military-intervention-niger-tv-citing-president-2023-08-05/ |archive-date=6 August 2023 |access-date=6 August 2023 |work=Reuters |language=en}}

The junta gave France 30 days to vacate Niger, in accordance with the 1977 Agreement of Technical Military Cooperation.{{cite news |last1=Ogochukwu |first1=Isioma |title=Niger Coup Leaders give France 30 Days to Vacate the Country |url=https://metrowatchonline.com/breaking-niger-coup-leaders-give-france-30-days-to-vacate-the-country-metrowatch/ |work=Metro Watch |date=6 August 2023 |access-date=8 August 2023 |archive-date=6 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806124948/https://metrowatchonline.com/breaking-niger-coup-leaders-give-france-30-days-to-vacate-the-country-metrowatch/ |url-status=live}}

The junta closed the country's airspace again, citing the threat of military intervention, with spokesman Colonel Abdremane claiming that there had been a pre-deployment of forces in two Central African countries, whom he did not identify.{{Cite web |title=Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/niger-closes-airspace-as-ecowas-deadline-for-coup-reversal-expires |date=6 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |access-date=7 August 2023 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807093612/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/niger-closes-airspace-as-ecowas-deadline-for-coup-reversal-expires |url-status=live}} It also accused a "foreign power" of preparing "an attack" on the country in coordination with ECOWAS.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-07 |title=Niger coup leaders accuse "foreign power" of preparing to attack |url=https://efe.com/en/latest-news/2023-08-07/niger-coup-leaders-accuse-foreign-power-of-preparing-to-attack/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=EFE Noticias |language=en-US}}

The Nigerien military began bringing in reinforcements to Niamey in anticipation of an invasion, with a convoy of about 40 pick-up trucks arriving at nightfall.{{Cite web |last1=Saley |first1=Omar |last2=Goillandeau |first2=Martin |last3=Berlinger |first3=Joshua |title=Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/07/africa/niger-coup-deadline-intl/index.html |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=CNN |date=7 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808021743/https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/07/africa/niger-coup-deadline-intl/index.html |url-status=live}}

Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani called on ECOWAS to extend the ultimatum's deadline.{{Cite news |date=7 August 2023 |title=Italy calls on West African states (ECOWAS) to extend Niger ultimatum |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/italy-calls-west-african-states-ecowas-extend-niger-ultimatum-2023-08-07/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807093121/https://www.reuters.com/world/italy-calls-west-african-states-ecowas-extend-niger-ultimatum-2023-08-07/ |url-status=live}}

Mali and Burkina Faso announced plans to send delegates to Niger to "express solidarity" with the junta.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66424858 |last1=Armstrong |first1=Kathryn |last2=Orjinmo |first2=Nduke |title=Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat |date=7 August 2023 |work=BBC |access-date=7 August 2023 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807130755/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66424858 |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS announced plans to hold a summit on 10 August to discuss their next steps in the situation in Niger.{{Cite news |last1=Mazou |first1=Abdel-Kader |last2=Balima |first2=Boureima |date=7 August 2023 |title=West African leaders to meet on Niger after junta defies deadline |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-waits-west-african-blocs-response-after-junta-rejects-ultimatum-2023-08-07/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807233850/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-waits-west-african-blocs-response-after-junta-rejects-ultimatum-2023-08-07/ |url-status=live}}

Acting U.S. deputy secretary of state Victoria Nuland met with junta member and military chief of staff General Moussa Salaou Barmou in Niamey for two hours to offer U.S. help to restore the constitutional government, but indicated that the junta did not accept the idea, adding that the conversations were "extremely frank and at times quite difficult". The junta also did not allow her to meet with Bazoum and described him as under "virtual house arrest".{{Cite news |last1=Armstrong |first1=Kathryn |last2=Orjinmo |first2=Nduka |date=8 August 2023 |title=Niger coup: US envoy holds 'difficult' talks with junta |work=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66424858 |access-date=8 August 2023 |archive-date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808002722/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66424858 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last1=Mednick |first1=Sam |last2=Knickmeyer |first2=Ellen |date=7 August 2023 |title=Niger coup leaders refuse to let senior US diplomat meet with nation's president |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-extremism-west-africa-ecowas-6cc3fa0b61adc6d9bcb2fb9745c4dcdf |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=AP News |language=en |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807233454/https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-extremism-west-africa-ecowas-6cc3fa0b61adc6d9bcb2fb9745c4dcdf |url-status=live}}

The junta appointed economist Ali Lamine Zeine as the new prime minister. Zeine had served as finance minister until 2010 and later worked at the African Development Bank.{{Cite web |date=8 August 2023 |title=Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine: Putschisten in Niger benennen Ministerpräsidenten – WELT |url=https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article246794256/Ali-Mahaman-Lamine-Zeine-Putschisten-in-Niger-benennen-Ministerpraesidenten.html |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=DIE WELT |language=de |agency=Agence France-Presse |archive-date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808090919/https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article246794256/Ali-Mahaman-Lamine-Zeine-Putschisten-in-Niger-benennen-Ministerpraesidenten.html |url-status=live}}

A joint delegation composed of officials from ECOWAS, the United Nations, and the AU attempted to hold talks with the junta, but were denied entry.{{Cite web |date=8 August 2023 |title=[Exclusif] Au Niger, la junte refuse de recevoir la mission de la Cedeao – Jeune Afrique |url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1471543/politique/exclusif-au-niger-la-junte-refuse-de-recevoir-les-missions-de-mediation/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=JeuneAfrique.com |language=fr-FR |archive-date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808113753/https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1471543/politique/exclusif-au-niger-la-junte-refuse-de-recevoir-les-missions-de-mediation/ |url-status=live}} In response, Nigeria announced additional sanctions aimed at individuals involved in the coup through the Nigerian Central Bank.{{Cite news |last1=Balima |first1=Boureima |last2=Mazou |first2=Abdel-Kader |date=8 August 2023 |title=Niger hit with more sanctions as junta rebuffs latest diplomatic mission |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-coup-hopes-mediation-before-west-african-blocs-thursday-summit-2023-08-08/ |access-date=9 August 2023 |archive-date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808071524/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-coup-hopes-mediation-before-west-african-blocs-thursday-summit-2023-08-08/ |url-status=live}}

An unnamed Nigerian government official stated that Nigeria can provide more than half of the 25,000 troops for an invasion of Niger.{{Cite web |date=8 August 2023 |title=AU, UN, ECOWAS delegation head to Niger for talks — Reports |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/au-un-ecowas-delegation-head-to-niger-for-talks-reports/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=Vanguard |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230554/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/au-un-ecowas-delegation-head-to-niger-for-talks-reports/ |url-status=live}}

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington supported West African efforts to restore constitutional order in Niger. In a separate interview with the BBC, Blinken also said that while the United States did not believe the Nigerien coup was instigated by Russia or the Wagner Group, they had tried to take advantage of it, warning that adverse consequences would follow in the wake of the Wagner Group's entry.{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Peace FM |title=Niger Coup: Wagner Taking Advantage Of Instability – Antony Blinken |url=https://peacefmonline.com/pages/foreign/news/202308/491473.php |access-date=9 August 2023 |website=Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809205958/https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/foreign/news/202308/491473.php |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |last1=Adeoye |first1=Aanu |last2=Schwartz |first2=Felicia |date=8 August 2023 |title=Blinken backs West African efforts to restore Niger's constitutional order |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/0a8fee1b-4848-4bc1-b64b-28cac6592798 |access-date=8 August 2023 |archive-date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808012737/https://www.ft.com/content/0a8fee1b-4848-4bc1-b64b-28cac6592798 |url-status=live}}

Blinken said that he had spoken to Bazoum, demanding his release from detention and expressing support for a "peaceful resolution" to the crisis in Niger.{{Cite news |date=9 August 2023 |title=Blinken reiterates calls for release of Niger President Bazoum |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/niger-security-usa-blinken-idAFFWN39Q0B4 |access-date=9 August 2023 |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809214730/https://www.reuters.com/article/niger-security-usa-blinken-idAFFWN39Q0B4 |url-status=live}}

Rhissa Ag Boula, former leader of the Front for the Liberation of Aïr and Azaouak (FLAA) that participated in two rebellions by the Tuareg people in the 1990s and the 2000s accused the junta of orchestrating a "tragedy" and announced the formation of a Council of Resistance for the Republic (CRR), which aimed to topple the junta and restore Bazoum to office. He also said that it supported international intervention by ECOWAS and other actors in doing so. Another CRR member said several Nigerien political figures had joined the group but refused to come out publicly for safety reasons.{{Cite news |date=9 August 2023 |title=Former Niger rebel launches anti-coup movement as impasse continues |work=Al Jazeera |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/former-niger-rebel-launches-anti-coup-movement-as-impasse-continues |access-date=9 August 2023 |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809154601/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/former-niger-rebel-launches-anti-coup-movement-as-impasse-continues |url-status=live}}

The junta arrested the daughter of Niger's ambassador to France, Aïchatou Boulama Kané, who refused to leave her post after the junta ordered her dismissal.{{cite news |first=Morgane|last=La Cam |title=Niger: Concerns over fate of overthrown president and his family |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2023/08/12/niger-concerns-over-fate-of-overthrown-president-and-his-family_6090620_124.html |work=Le Monde |date=2023-08-12 |access-date=2023-08-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812163415/https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2023/08/12/niger-concerns-over-fate-of-overthrown-president-and-his-family_6090620_124.html |archive-date=2023-08-12 |url-status=live}}

A statement from Bazoum's political party, PNDS-Tarayya said that he and his family had been without both electricity and running water for a week, and had only dried and canned foods left to eat.{{Cite web |last=Mednick |first=Sam |date=2023-08-09 |title=Niger's ousted president is said to be running low on food under house arrest, 2 weeks after coup |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-west-africa-28b2a1a1f8d6241d9a99f01d99045490 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=AP News |language=en}}

The foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso issued a joint letter to the UN and the AU, calling for the UN Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council to prevent any military action against Niger.{{Cite web |last=Ugwu |first=Francis |date=9 August 2023 |title=Niger's junta refuses entry to negotiators, as Mali, Burkina Faso write UN |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/09/nigers-junta-refuses-entry-to-negotiators-as-mali-burkina-faso-write-un/ |access-date=9 August 2023 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810015948/https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/09/nigers-junta-refuses-entry-to-negotiators-as-mali-burkina-faso-write-un/ |url-status=live}}

The junta accused France of releasing 16 "terrorist elements" who later launched an attack on a unit of the National Guard in Bourkou Bourkou, {{Convert|30|km|mi}} from the Samira Hill Gold Mine in the Tillabéri Region, which killed five soldiers and injured four.{{Cite web |date=14 August 2023 |title=Niger: at least 6 soldiers and 10 "terrorists" killed in the west |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/14/niger-at-least-6-soldiers-and-10-terrorists-killed-in-the-west// |access-date=20 August 2023 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=17 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817005005/https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/14/niger-at-least-6-soldiers-and-10-terrorists-killed-in-the-west// |url-status=live}} It also accused France of sending a military aircraft to violate Nigerien airspace as part of a broader plan to destabilise the country. The French Foreign Ministry denied the claims and the veracity of the attack, while insisting that the plane's entry were part of an earlier agreement with Nigerien forces.{{Cite web |date=9 August 2023 |title=Niger coup leaders accuse French forces of destabilising the country |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/niger-coup-leaders-accuse-french-forces-of-destabilising-the-country |access-date=9 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en-US |archive-date=9 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809205422/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/niger-coup-leaders-accuse-french-forces-of-destabilising-the-country |url-status=live}}

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Emir of Kano and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who is also a revered Sufi Islamic spiritual leader in the region, visited Niger and met with Tchiani. No details of their discussion were immediately available.{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=Niger: Former Nigerian emir of Kano meets the putschists |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/10/niger-former-nigerian-emir-of-kano-meets-the-putschists// |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810110555/https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/10/niger-former-nigerian-emir-of-kano-meets-the-putschists/ |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=Africa News |language=en-US}}

Another meeting between the joint ECOWAS, UN and EU mission with the junta was postponed after the latter said it was not the right time to meet them.{{Cite web |last=Melly |first=Paul |date=10 August 2023 |title=Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66430115 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810000150/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66430115 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=BBC |language=en-UK}}

The junta declared a new government, naming 21 ministers led by Prime Minister Zeine in an announcement on state television by "secretary-general of the government" Mahamane Roufai Laouali. Three generals who were members of the CNSP were named to head the interior (Mohamed Toumba), defense (Salifou Mody) and sports ministries.{{Cite web |title=Niger: coup military regime forms government |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/10/niger-coup-military-regime-forms-government/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=africanews |date=10 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=14 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814022230/https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/10/niger-coup-military-regime-forms-government/ |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS opened its second emergency meeting in Abuja regarding the situation in Niger, with Tinubu reiterating in his opening address that the bloc would assess solutions to the situation and called the coup a "threat" to West Africa. It was unclear if there were any representatives from Burkina Faso, Guinea or Niger. However, Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, whose country left ECOWAS in 2000, and Burundian president Évariste Ndayishimiye also attended.{{Cite web |title=Niger military names 21-person cabinet ahead of key West African summit |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/10/ecowas-summit-begins-in-nigeria-as-niger-coup-leaders-remain-defiant |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810135038/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/10/ecowas-summit-begins-in-nigeria-as-niger-coup-leaders-remain-defiant |url-status=live}} Following the summit, ECOWAS ordered the immediate activation of its standby military force with the purpose of restoring constitutional order in Niger.{{cite web |title=ECOWAS says 'no option taken off table' as emergency summit on Niger closes |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230810-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-important-decisions-expected-at-ecowas-summit-on-niger |website=France 24 |date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810050432/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230810-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-important-decisions-expected-at-ecowas-summit-on-niger |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Breaking: ECOWAS orders immediate standby force against Niger junta |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/breaking-ecowas-orders-immediate-standby-military-force-against-niger-junta/ |work=Vanguard News |date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810160838/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/breaking-ecowas-orders-immediate-standby-military-force-against-niger-junta/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=[Video] ECOWAS deploys standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/video-ecowas-deploys-standby-force-to-restore-constitutional-order-in-niger/ |work=Vanguard News |date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810162835/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/video-ecowas-deploys-standby-force-to-restore-constitutional-order-in-niger/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=ECOWAS leaders say all options open in Niger, including 'use of force' |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/10/ecowas-summit-begins-in-nigeria-as-niger-coup-leaders-remain-defiant |access-date=10 August 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |date=10 August 2023 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810133952/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/10/ecowas-summit-begins-in-nigeria-as-niger-coup-leaders-remain-defiant |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-11 |title=ECOWAS approves military intervention in Niger |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/north-africa/2023/08/11/ECOWAS-approves-military-intervention-in-Niger |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=Al Arabiya English |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811010255/https://english.alarabiya.net/News/north-africa/2023/08/11/ECOWAS-approves-military-intervention-in-Niger |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last1=Madowo |first1=Larry |last2=Goillandeau |first2=Martin |last3=Tanno |first3=Sophie |last4=Liakos |first4=Chris |date=2023-08-10 |title=ECOWAS calls for deployment 'to restore constitutional order' in Niger |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/10/africa/niger-ecowas-standby-force-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=CNN |language=en}}

The junta threatened to kill Bazoum if ECOWAS were to launch an intervention.{{Cite web |last=Aworinde |first=Oluwatobi |date=August 11, 2023 |title=Niger's junta threatens to kill detained president Mohamed Bazoum if ECOWAS interferes by force |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2023/08/11/niger-junta-threatens-to-kill-bazoum-over-planned-military-intervention-report/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811160554/https://www.channelstv.com/2023/08/11/niger-junta-threatens-to-kill-bazoum-over-planned-military-intervention-report/ |archive-date=11 August 2023 |access-date=11 August 2023 |website=channelstv}}

Thousands of junta supporters protested near a French military base on the outskirts of Niamey chanting anti-French slogans and waving Russian flags.{{Cite web |last1=Tasamba |first1=James |last2=Kola |first2=Olanrewaju |date=August 11, 2023 |title=Thousands protest in support of coup leader near French military base in Niger |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/thousands-protest-in-support-of-coup-leader-near-french-military-base-in-niger/2966158 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812054420/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/thousands-protest-in-support-of-coup-leader-near-french-military-base-in-niger/2966158 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |website=Anadolu Ajansi}}

In an interview with The Guardian, Bazoum's daughter said she had remained in near-daily phone contact with detained members of her family from Paris, and added that they had been losing weight under deteriorating health conditions.{{Cite news |last=Salih |first=Zeinab Mohammed |date=2023-08-11 |title=Niger's captive leader losing weight in inhumane conditions, daughter says |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/11/niger-captive-leader-losing-weight-in-inhumane-conditions-daughter-reveals-mohamed-bazoum |access-date=2023-08-11 |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811224559/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/11/niger-captive-leader-losing-weight-in-inhumane-conditions-daughter-reveals-mohamed-bazoum |url-status=live}}

Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara said an intervention would take place as soon as possible.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-11 |title=ECOWAS military intervention could explode into 'regional conflict' & 'push Niger closer to Russia' |url=https://www.france24.com/en/video/20230811-ecowas-military-intervention-could-explode-into-regional-conflict-push-niger-closer-to-russia |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=France 24 |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811145555/https://www.france24.com/en/video/20230811-ecowas-military-intervention-could-explode-into-regional-conflict-push-niger-closer-to-russia |url-status=live}}

Blinken voiced support for ECOWAS without explicitly backing a military intervention. Blinken also reiterated that the United States would hold the junta accountable for the safety of Bazoum, his family, and other detained members of his government.{{Cite web |last=Ibitoye |first=Jide |date=2023-08-11 |title=Blinken Says US Backs ECOWAS Efforts On Niger |url=https://von.gov.ng/blinken-says-us-backs-ecowas-efforts-on-niger/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=Voice of Nigeria |language=en-US |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811224219/https://von.gov.ng/blinken-says-us-backs-ecowas-efforts-on-niger/ |url-status=live}}

Russia warned ECOWAS against military intervention, claiming that it would result in a "protracted confrontation" and destabilize the Sahel region.{{Cite news |last=Seddon |first=Sean |date=2023-08-11 |title=Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66478430 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811212116/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66478430 |archive-date=11 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-12 |work=BBC |language=}}

A Nigerian government source said the junta met with two envoys of President Tinubu in Niamey, but did not reveal the details of their discussion.{{Cite web |last1=Nedelec |first1=Camille |last2=Jammine |first2=Jean-Emile |date=2023-08-04 |title=Eye on Africa - ECOWAS meeting in Abuja draws to a close as the unfolding crisis in Niger shows no signs of abating |url=https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20230804-ecowas-meeting-in-abuja-draws-to-a-close-as-the-unfolding-crisis-in-niger-shows-no-signs-of-abating |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=France 24 |language=en}}

ECOWAS suspended a key military meeting to inform the organization's leaders about "the best options" for activating and deploying the standby force citing "technical concerns."{{cite news |title=Niger coup: West African countries suspend key military meeting on 'standby' force |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/12/niger-coup-west-african-countries-suspend-key-military-meeting-on-standby-force |website=The Guardian |date=12 August 2023 |agency=Agence France-Presse |access-date=12 August 2023 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812005658/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/12/niger-coup-west-african-countries-suspend-key-military-meeting-on-standby-force |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS member state Cape Verde announced that it was against military intervention, saying that the country was unlikely to participate in such a campaign, and stressed that the block should seek a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.{{cite news |last1=Onuah |first1=Felix |title=West Africa in another bid to engage with Niger coup leaders |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-african-regional-group-weighs-next-steps-niger-2023-08-12/ |website=Reuters |date=12 August 2023 |access-date=16 August 2023 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815062704/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-african-regional-group-weighs-next-steps-niger-2023-08-12/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=9:36pm: Cape Verde president says he opposes military intervention in Niger |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230810-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-us-backs-ecowas-efforts-to-restore-order-in-niger |website=France 24 |date=10 August 2023 |access-date=16 August 2023 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815191341/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230810-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-us-backs-ecowas-efforts-to-restore-order-in-niger |url-status=live}}

Niger's ambassador in Washington, Mamadou Kiari Liman-Tinguiri, called on the United States and other allies of Bazoum to stage a "rescue mission" to save his life, claiming that the junta was starving him to death.{{cite web |last1=Knickmeyer |first1=Ellen |last2=Brown |first2=Tracy |title=Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-mohamed-bazoum-starve-united-states-8b268a4e9167c0979647dfb799060e1a |access-date=12 August 2023 |website=Associated Press |date=12 August 2023 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812050507/https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-mohamed-bazoum-starve-united-states-8b268a4e9167c0979647dfb799060e1a |url-status=live}}

A junta delegation led by General Moussa Salaou Barmou met with Guinean military leader Mamady Doumbouya in Conakry, who reiterated his junta's solidarity with Niger's.{{cite web |title=Nigerian delegation says Niger military leaders open to diplomacy |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/13/nigerian-delegation-says-niger-military-leaders-open-to-diplomacy |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Aljazeera |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813231329/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/13/nigerian-delegation-says-niger-military-leaders-open-to-diplomacy |url-status=live}}

Insa Garba Saidou, a local pro-junta activist from Niamey in direct contact with the military government, stated that the junta would not enter negotiations with ECOWAS unless it was recognized as the legitimate government of Niger.{{Cite web |last=Mednick |first=Sam |date=2023-08-12 |title=An activist tied to Niger's junta says its leaders won't hold talks until the region recognizes them |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-ecowas-jihadis-c208b25a27f74034bed36f0f1ba1f1bc |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=AP News |language=en}}

Another demonstration was held in Niamey by thousands of junta supporters against ECOWAS and foreign military intervention.{{cite web |last1=Bittermann |first1=Jim |title=Supporters of Niger's coup protest against regional bloc that wants return to democracy |url=https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/08/12/exp-niger-coup-protest-bitterman-live-081204aseg2-cnni-world.cnn |website=CNN |date=12 August 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812151625/https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/08/12/exp-niger-coup-protest-bitterman-live-081204aseg2-cnni-world.cnn |url-status=live}}

The junta said that local religious leaders met with the military government seeking to mediate between it and ECOWAS.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-12 |title=Nigerian Delegation Meets With Niger's Junta as Military Intervention Looms |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/nigerian-delegation-meets-with-niger-s-junta-as-military-intervention-looms-/7222731.html |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=Voice of America |language=en}}

Burkina Faso suspended the Omega media group, a radio station owned and operated by former foreign minister Alpha Barry, for airing an "insulting" interview with Nigerien pro-Bazoum spokesman Ousmane Abdoul Moumouni, which criticized the junta and supported Bazoum's restoration. The government claimed the interview "clearly" campaigned for "violence and war against the sovereign people of Niger."{{cite web |title=Burkina Faso Junta Suspends Radio Station Over Niger Criticism |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/burkina-faso-junta-suspends-radio-station-over-niger-criticism-/7222275.html |website=Voice of America |date=11 August 2023 |agency=Agence France-Presse |access-date=12 August 2023 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812045915/https://www.voanews.com/a/burkina-faso-junta-suspends-radio-station-over-niger-criticism-/7222275.html |url-status=live}} The suspension was lifted on 11 September.{{cite web |title=Burkina junta lifts radio station's suspension over Niger coup criticism |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/12/burkina-junta-lifts-radio-stations-suspension-over-niger-coup-criticism/ |website=Africanews |date=12 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |archive-date=17 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917072531/https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/12/burkina-junta-lifts-radio-stations-suspension-over-niger-coup-criticism/ |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS announced plans to send a delegation to Niamey to enter negotiations with the junta on the prospect of a peaceful restoration of Bazoum as president.{{cite news |last1=Onuah |first1=Felix |last2=McAllister |first2=Edward |date=12 August 2023 |title=West Africa's ECOWAS parliament in new bid to engage with Niger coup leaders |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-african-regional-group-weighs-next-steps-niger-2023-08-12/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812084730/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-african-regional-group-weighs-next-steps-niger-2023-08-12/ |archive-date=12 August 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |website=Reuters}}

Due to his deteriorating health, Bazoum was visited by a physician, who gave him and his family food.{{cite web |last1=Habib |first1=Gift |title=Ousted Niger President Bazoum visited by his doctor |url=https://punchng.com/ousted-niger-president-bazoum-visited-by-his-doctor/ |website=The Punch |date=12 August 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812180504/https://punchng.com/ousted-niger-president-bazoum-visited-by-his-doctor/ |url-status=live}}

A Nigerian-sponsored delegation said the junta was open to diplomacy to resolve the standoff with ECOWAS.{{cite news |last1=Onuah |first1=Felix |last2=Samb |first2=Sali |title=Nigerian delegation says Niger junta is open to diplomacy |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-africa-bloc-seeks-ways-engage-with-niger-junta-2023-08-13/ |access-date=13 August 2023 |work=Reuters |date=13 August 2023 |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813082405/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-africa-bloc-seeks-ways-engage-with-niger-junta-2023-08-13/ |url-status=live}}

The junta announced that it would prosecute Bazoum for "high treason" and "undermining the country's security".{{Cite news |date=2023-08-13 |title=Niger's junta will prosecute President Bazoum for 'high treason' |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/08/13/niger-junta-leader-open-to-explore-diplomacy_6091846_4.html |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Adeoye |first=Aanu |date=2023-08-14 |title=Niger junta threatens treason charge against ousted president Mohamed Bazoum |url=https://www.ft.com/content/c8fae0de-6555-4022-8226-a529b6ff7a33 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230928051208/https://www.ft.com/content/c8fae0de-6555-4022-8226-a529b6ff7a33 |archive-date=28 September 2023 |access-date=2023-08-14 |work=Financial Times}}

The AU Peace and Security Council convened at its headquarters situated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with the purpose of receiving a comprehensive update regarding the unfolding events in Niger, along with the concerted endeavors undertaken to effectively address and manage the prevailing situation.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-14 |title=African Union holds talks on Niger crisis amid diplomatic deadlock |url=https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20230814-african-union-holds-talks-on-niger-crisis-amid-diplomatic-deadlock |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=RFI |language=en}}

The United States and United Nations expressed their concerns over the junta's intention to prosecute former President Bazoum. The U.S. said it believed that it would escalate tensions and hinder the chances of a peaceful resolution to the crisis.{{Cite news |last1=Ochieng |first1=Beverly |last2=Chothia |first2=Farouk |date=2023-08-14 |title=Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66496128 |access-date=2024-12-17 |work=BBC |language=en-GB}} UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that the plans were "very worrying".{{Cite web |date=2023-08-14 |title=US, UN express worry over Niger junta plan to charge President Bazoum with treason |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/14/UN-says-Niger-junta-plan-to-charge-president-is-very-worrying- |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=Al Arabiya English |language=en |archive-date=14 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814200922/https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/14/UN-says-Niger-junta-plan-to-charge-president-is-very-worrying- |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Nova |first=Redazione Agenzia |date=2023-08-14 |title=Niger, the US warns the coup leaders: "Dismayed by the threat of legal action against Bazoum" |url=https://www.agenzianova.com/en/news/niger-usa-warn-coup-plotters-dismayed-by-threat-of-lawsuits-against-bazoum/ |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=Agenzia Nova |language=en |archive-date=14 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814201704/https://www.agenzianova.com/en/news/niger-usa-warn-coup-plotters-dismayed-by-threat-of-lawsuits-against-bazoum/ |url-status=live}} ECOWAS called it "provocational", stating that the junta contradicted their earlier willingness on negotiations and dialogue.{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-08-14 |title=ECOWAS Accuses Niger Junta of Provocation |url=https://www.arise.tv/ecowas-accuses-niger-junta-of-provocation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815010631/https://www.arise.tv/ecowas-accuses-niger-junta-of-provocation/ |archive-date=15 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Arise News |language=en-US}}

Prime Minister Zeine characterized the sanctions imposed on the junta by ECOWAS as an "unfair challenge". Nonetheless, he conveyed optimism regarding the country's capacity to overcome these challenges.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-14 |title=Niger will overcome ECOWAS sanctions, says new prime minister |url=https://gazettengr.com/niger-will-overcome-ecowas-sanctions-says-new-prime-minister/ |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=Peoples Gazette |language=en-US |archive-date=14 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814225133/https://gazettengr.com/niger-will-overcome-ecowas-sanctions-says-new-prime-minister/ |url-status=live}}

At least six soldiers, including their commanding officer, were killed in an ambush by "terrorists" on an army convoy near Sanam, Tillaberi Region. The army claimed it had "neutralized" ten of the attackers.

An appeals court cancelled a nine-month prison sentence handed out to Abdoulaye Seydou, leader of the M62 Movement, regarding a case involving an army air strike on suspected jihadists in southern Niger.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-14 |title=Niger scraps jail sentence for head of group supporting military |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/15/niger-scraps-jail-sentence-for-head-of-group-supporting-military/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=africanews |language=en-US |archive-date=16 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816183944/https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/15/niger-scraps-jail-sentence-for-head-of-group-supporting-military/ |url-status=live}}

Prime minister Zeine visited Chad and met with President Mahamat Déby and prime minister Saleh Kebzabo.{{cite web |title=🔴 Live: Chad president welcomes Niger's junta-appointed prime minister |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230815-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-west-africa-military-chiefs-to-discuss-niger-crisis-this-week |website=France 24 |date=15 August 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815132736/http://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230815-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-west-africa-military-chiefs-to-discuss-niger-crisis-this-week |url-status=live}} Upon his return, Zeine announced that the junta "reiterated" its support for dialogue, but "insisted on the need for the country to be independent".{{cite web |last1=Onuah |first1=Felix |title=Niger junta says open to talks as Putin, US stress peace |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/malis-president-says-he-had-call-with-putin-about-niger-coup-2023-08-15/ |website=Reuters |access-date=15 August 2023 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815123828/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/malis-president-says-he-had-call-with-putin-about-niger-coup-2023-08-15/ |url-status=live}}

In a phone call with the leader of the Malian junta, Assimi Goïta, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his support for the use of "exclusively peaceful political and diplomatic means" to resolve the Niger crisis.{{cite web |last1=Gretener |first1=Jessie |last2=Pavlova |first2=Uliana |last3=Mendonca |first3=Duarte |title=Putin stresses need for 'peaceful resolution' in Niger coup in call with Mali leader |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/15/africa/putin-addresses-niger-coup-intl/index.html |website=CNN |date=15 August 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815151122/https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/15/africa/putin-addresses-niger-coup-intl/index.html |url-status=live}}

Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said that the situation in Niger "looks like an attempted coup", reflecting the United States’ continued refusal to call the events in Niger a coup d'état.{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Sabrina |title=Pentagon: Situation in Niger "Looks Like An Attempted Coup" |url=https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5081516/pentagon-situation-niger-looks-attempted-coup |website=C-SPAN |access-date=15 August 2023 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815233149/https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5081516/pentagon-situation-niger-looks-attempted-coup |url-status=live}}

Residents of Niamey began preparations for a voluntary mass recruitment of citizens over the age of 18 to assist the military in case of an invasion. Organizers said that the process will begin on 19 August, especially on the borders with Benin and Nigeria.{{cite news |last1=Mednick |first1=Sam |title=Nigeriens call for mass recruitment of volunteers as the junta faces possible regional invasion |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-jihadis-bazoum-ecowas-junta-army-18656da0973ab4a04bd054363eb1ec4a |access-date=16 August 2023 |work=AP NEWS |date=16 August 2023 |archive-date=16 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816081025/https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-jihadis-bazoum-ecowas-junta-army-18656da0973ab4a04bd054363eb1ec4a |url-status=live}}

Niger's defence ministry reported that armed groups launched an assault on an army detachment near Koutougou near the Malian and Burkina Faso border that killed at least 17 Nigerien soldiers and injured 20. The military claimed to have "neutralized" 100 militants.{{Cite web |title=More than a dozen Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali border |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/16/more-than-a-dozen-niger-troops-killed-in-attack-near-mali-border |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=aljazeera.com |language=en |archive-date=16 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816103714/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/16/more-than-a-dozen-niger-troops-killed-in-attack-near-mali-border |url-status=live}} ECOWAS condemned the attack and sent condolences to the affected families.{{Cite web |last=Habib |first=Gift |date=2023-08-16 |title=ECOWAS condemns killings of soldiers in Niger Republic |url=https://punchng.com/ecowas-condemns-killings-of-soldiers-in-niger-republic/ |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=16 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816214502/https://punchng.com/ecowas-condemns-killings-of-soldiers-in-niger-republic/ |url-status=live}}

Germany called on the junta to release Bazoum and restore constitutional order. The UN said it would send mediators to Niamey for peace talks.{{Cite web |title=Tinubu: We're Working Not to Compound Niger's Crisis – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/08/16/tinubu-were-working-not-to-compound-nigers-crisis?amp=1 |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=thisdaylive.com |archive-date=20 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820212843/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/08/16/tinubu-were-working-not-to-compound-nigers-crisis?amp=1 |url-status=live}}

The junta recalled Niger's ambassador to Ivory Coast in response to Ouattara's declaration of support for armed intervention against the junta.{{Cite web |last=Egenuka |first=Ngozi |date=2023-08-16 |title=Niger: Junta recalls Ivorian envoy over president's backing of military intervention |url=https://guardian.ng/news/niger-junta-recalls-ivorian-envoy-over-presidents-backing-of-military-intervention/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816102507/https://editor.guardian.ng/news/niger-junta-recalls-ivorian-envoy-over-presidents-backing-of-military-intervention/ |archive-date=16 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=The Guardian Nigeria |language=en-US}}

Former Nigerien president Mahamadou Issoufou called for the release of Bazoum and his return to power during an interview with Jeune Afrique.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-17 |title=Mahamadou Issoufou : " Je demande la libération du président Bazoum et son retour au pouvoir " |url=https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1473882/politique/mahamadou-issoufou-je-demande-la-liberation-du-president-bazoum-et-son-retour-au-pouvoir/ |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Jeune Afrique |language=fr-FR |archive-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822132025/https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1473882/politique/mahamadou-issoufou-je-demande-la-liberation-du-president-bazoum-et-son-retour-au-pouvoir/ |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS military chiefs convened a two-day meeting in Accra, Ghana to discuss a possible military intervention against the junta. The bloc stated that all its active member states except for Cape Verde were ready to participate in the standby force to restore Bazoum.{{Cite web |title=Most of West Africa ready to join standby force in Niger: ECOWAS |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/17/most-ecowas-members-ready-to-join-standby-force-in-niger-commissioner |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=aljazeera.com |language=en |archive-date=17 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817153824/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/17/most-ecowas-members-ready-to-join-standby-force-in-niger-commissioner |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Liberia: Liberia Likely to Contribute Soldiers for Niger's Intervention |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-liberia-likely-contribute-soldiers-nigers-intervention |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=liberianobserver.com |language=en |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818111657/https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-liberia-likely-contribute-soldiers-nigers-intervention |url-status=live}}

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on the EU to impose sanctions on the junta after holding talks with Blinken, AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, and other stakeholders.{{Cite news |date=2023-08-17 |title=Germany backs EU sanctions against Niger military junta – foreign ministry |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/nigeria-security-germany-idAFKBN2ZS0VW |access-date=2023-08-17 |archive-date=17 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817155327/https://www.reuters.com/article/nigeria-security-germany-idAFKBN2ZS0VW |url-status=live}}

U.S. Major General J. Marcus Hicks, former commander of Special Operations Command Africa, stated in an interview with CNN that the United States was looking for ways to maintain its military presence in Niger regardless of the government in charge, hence why the Pentagon and White House refrained from calling the actions in Niger a coup. Hicks added that the U.S. military intended to keep its military and drone bases in Niger should the junta prevail.{{cite web |last1=Bertrand |first1=Natasha |last2=Liebermann |first2=Oren |title=Biden administration searching for ways to keep U.S. forces in Niger to continue anti-terror operations despite overthrowing of government |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/17/politics/niger-biden-administration-us-forces/index.html |website=CNN |date=17 August 2023 |access-date=17 August 2023 |archive-date=17 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817172237/https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/17/politics/niger-biden-administration-us-forces/index.html |url-status=live}}

In a meeting of major Roman Catholic bishops in West Africa, Togolese religious heads announced their opposition to a military intervention, and called on ECOWAS and the junta to enter into bilateral diplomatic talks. They raised concerns that an intervention would only destabilize the region, and called on the involved parties to "not add to the plight of the Nigerien people".{{cite web |title=West Africa's Church leaders voice opposition to military intervention in Niger |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-08/west-africa-superiors-against-military-intervention-in-niger.html |website=Vatican News |date=17 August 2023 |access-date=17 August 2023 |archive-date=17 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817210323/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-08/west-africa-superiors-against-military-intervention-in-niger.html |url-status=live}}

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk registered disagreement over plans by the junta to prosecute Bazoum,{{Cite web |last=Habib |first=Gift |date=2023-08-18 |title=Niger coup: Bazoum treason case has no legal basis – UN |url=https://punchng.com/niger-coup-bazoum-treason-case-has-no-legal-basis-un/ |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818144640/https://punchng.com/niger-coup-bazoum-treason-case-has-no-legal-basis-un/ |url-status=live}} saying that the charges against him had no "legal basis".{{Cite news |date=2023-08-18 |title=UN rights chief says Niger president treason case has 'no legal basis' |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/un-rights-chief-says-niger-president-treason-case-has-no-legal-basis-2023-08-18/ |access-date=2023-08-18 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818162350/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/un-rights-chief-says-niger-president-treason-case-has-no-legal-basis-2023-08-18/ |url-status=live}}

The U.S. Air Forces Africa declared its readiness to evacuate American drone bases in Niger as the situation heightens.{{Cite web |last=Knickmeyer |first=Ellen |date=2023-08-18 |title=US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger's new junta, commander says |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-united-states-drone-bases-counterterror-evacuation-e1e5fc52b3bf986581c8119a144a21a8 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=AP News |language=en}}

At the end of its military commanders' meeting in Accra, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Abdel-Fatau Musah said that the bloc had set a "D-day" for a possible military intervention against the junta but refused to disclose when. Nonetheless, the body maintained that it was still open to diplomatic means to resolve the crisis.{{Cite web |last=Adombila |first=Maxwell Akalaare |date=2023-08-18 |title=West African bloc says 'D-Day' set for possible Niger intervention |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-african-militaries-meet-finalise-possible-niger-intervention-2023-08-18/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230819011646/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/west-african-militaries-meet-finalise-possible-niger-intervention-2023-08-18/ |archive-date=19 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=Reuters |language=en}}

Nigerian President Tinubu warned of "grave consequences" if Bazoum's health further deteriorates in detention.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-18 |title=ECOWAS force ready to intervene in Niger 'anytime the order is given' |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230818-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-ecowas-defence-chiefs-enter-second-day-of-ghana-talks-on-coup-in-niger |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818183800/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230818-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-ecowas-defence-chiefs-enter-second-day-of-ghana-talks-on-coup-in-niger |archive-date=18 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=France 24 |language=en}}

In response to fears for Bazoum's safety, Prime Minister Zeine said that "nothing will happen to him," arguing that "we do not have a tradition of violence in Niger."{{cite news |title=Niger : il " n'arrivera rien " au président Bazoum, assure le nouveau Premier ministre |trans-title=Niger: "nothing will happen" to President Bazoum, assures the new Prime Minister |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/international/niger-il-narrivera-rien-au-president-bazoum-assure-le-nouveau-premier-ministre-19-08-2023-N6BD4AZM6ZCLHBRAE5OX435NPE.php |access-date=19 August 2023 |work=Le Parisien |agency=AFP |date=18 August 2023 |language=fr |archive-date=19 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819094212/https://www.leparisien.fr/international/niger-il-narrivera-rien-au-president-bazoum-assure-le-nouveau-premier-ministre-19-08-2023-N6BD4AZM6ZCLHBRAE5OX435NPE.php |url-status=live}}

An ECOWAS delegation headed by Abdulsalami Abubakar arrived in Niamey for talks with the junta, joining with UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel Leonardo Santos Simao, who arrived on 18 August. The group met with Tchiani and later Bazoum.{{cite news |title=Niger coup: ECOWAS delegation meets deposed president, junta leader |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/niger-coup-ecowas-delegation-arrives-after-d-day-invasion-threat |access-date=19 August 2023 |work=Aljazeera |date=19 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=19 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819161217/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/19/niger-coup-ecowas-delegation-arrives-after-d-day-invasion-threat |url-status=live}} The results of the meeting varied, with an official saying that the roughly two-hour discussion with the junta yielded little results and another ECOWAS envoy saying that the meeting was productive and that peace was possible.{{Cite web |last=Mednick |first=Sam |date=2023-08-20 |title=Talks between regional bloc and Niger's junta yield little, an official tells The Associated Press |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-extremists-ecowas-cf275c0961530b679523255a4fcc99e5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820133430/https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-extremists-ecowas-cf275c0961530b679523255a4fcc99e5 |archive-date=20 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=AP News |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Olurounbi |first=Ruth |date=2023-08-22 |title='Nobody Wants to Go to War' Over Niger Crisis, Ecowas Envoy Says |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-22/no-one-wants-to-go-to-war-over-niger-crisis-ecowas-envoy-says |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230822175501/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-22/no-one-wants-to-go-to-war-over-niger-crisis-ecowas-envoy-says |archive-date=22 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-22 |work=Bloomberg |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=ECOWAS envoy to Niger says meeting with junta was 'fruitful' |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ecowas-envoy-niger-says-meeting-with-junta-was-fruitful-2023-08-22/ |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Reuters |language=en-US}}

Mali and Burkina Faso dispatched Super Tucano warplanes to Niger in a show of solidarity with the junta following ECOWAS's military meeting in Accra.{{Cite web |last=Arslan |first=Fatma Esma |date=2023-08-19 |title=Mali, Burkina Faso send warplanes to Niger in response to potential military intervention |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/mali-burkina-faso-send-warplanes-to-niger-in-response-to-potential-military-intervention/2971456 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819170313/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/mali-burkina-faso-send-warplanes-to-niger-in-response-to-potential-military-intervention/2971456 |archive-date=19 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=Anadolu Ajansi}}

The junta announced the formation of the Volunteers for the Defense of Niger (VDN), a civilian militia force to combat a potential military intervention by ECOWAS. Recruitment for volunteers was expected to commence on 26 August in Niamey.{{Cite web |last=Arslan |first=Fatma Esma |date=2023-08-20 |title=Volunteer militia force being formed in Niger against potential ECOWAS intervention |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/volunteer-militia-force-being-formed-in-niger-against-potential-ecowas-intervention/2971453 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819171029/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/volunteer-militia-force-being-formed-in-niger-against-potential-ecowas-intervention/2971453 |archive-date=19 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=Anadolu Ajansı}}

During an address on national television, Tchiani announced a three-year transition to civilian rule and said that the junta did not aim "to confiscate power", adding that a military intervention would "not be the walk in the park some people seem to think".{{Cite web |date=2023-08-19 |title=Niger junta proposes 3-year transition amid ECOWAS visit |url=https://www.dw.com/en/niger-junta-proposes-3-year-transition-amid-ecowas-visit/a-66578498 |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=Deutsche Welle |language=en |archive-date=19 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819233046/https://www.dw.com/en/niger-junta-proposes-3-year-transition-amid-ecowas-visit/a-66578498 |url-status=live}} He also announced a 30-day period of "national dialogue" to draw up "concrete proposals" to lay the foundations of "a new constitutional life".{{Cite web |date=2023-08-20 |title=Pro-coup rally in Niger after threat of military intervention |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/20/pro-coup-rally-in-niger-after-threat-of-military-intervention |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822132019/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/20/pro-coup-rally-in-niger-after-threat-of-military-intervention |archive-date=22 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=Al-Jazeera |language=en}}

Pro-junta supporters were forced to halt a census of people willing to volunteer for non-military roles in defence against ECOWAS intervention, saying they had been overwhelmed by the numbers who turned up.{{Cite news |last1=Balima |first1=Boureima |last2=Mazou |first2=Abdel-Kader |date=2023-08-20 |title=Thousands of Niger junta supporters overwhelm call for civilian volunteers |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/thousands-niger-junta-supporters-overwhelm-call-civilian-volunteers-2023-08-19/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820005635/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/thousands-niger-junta-supporters-overwhelm-call-civilian-volunteers-2023-08-19/ |archive-date=20 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-20 |work=Reuters |language=en}}

U.S. Ambassador Kathleen A. FitzGibbon arrived in Niger to assume her post and bolster efforts to help resolve the crisis.{{Cite web |last=Hansler |first=Jennifer |date=2023-08-19 |title=US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/19/politics/niger-ambassador-kathleen-fitzgibbon/index.html |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=20 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820033546/https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/19/politics/niger-ambassador-kathleen-fitzgibbon/index.html |url-status=live}}

Several thousand people demonstrated in Niamey in support of the junta.{{Cite web |agency=Agence France Presse |title=Pro-coup Rally In Niger After Military Leader Warns Against Foreign Intervention |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/pro-coup-rally-in-niger-after-military-leader-warns-against-foreign-intervention-f1b0771b |access-date=2023-08-20 |work=Barron's|language=en-US |archive-date=20 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820133429/https://www.barrons.com/news/pro-coup-rally-in-niger-after-military-leader-warns-against-foreign-intervention-f1b0771b |url-status=live}}

Pope Francis expressed hope for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-20 |title=Pope Francis calls for peaceful end to the Niger crisis |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-pope-coup-dialogue-c987df17a7b12f8043d8231cdd3dee44 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=AP News |language=en}}

ECOWAS rejected the junta's three-year transition plan to civilian rule saying it would only accept a transfer of power in the shortest possible time.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-21 |title=Niger: ECOWAS rejects junta's three-year transition plan |url=https://punchng.com/niger-ecowas-rejects-juntas-three-year-transition-plan/ |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822132015/https://punchng.com/niger-ecowas-rejects-juntas-three-year-transition-plan/ |url-status=live}} It also said that plans for military intervention in Niger had been finalized and military forces were ready to move upon orders, while political leaders still favored diplomacy to solve the crisis.{{Cite web |title=ECOWAS says troops ready for Niger intervention |url=https://www.dw.com/en/ecowas-says-troops-ready-for-niger-intervention/video-66576716 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822132018/https://www.dw.com/en/ecowas-says-troops-ready-for-niger-intervention/video-66576716 |archive-date=22 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=dw.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Ajayi |first=Olayinka |date=August 21, 2023 |title=Niger: We're more likely to use force — ECOWAS |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/niger-were-more-likely-to-use-force-ecowas/ |access-date=August 21, 2023 |website=Vanguard |archive-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822132017/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/niger-were-more-likely-to-use-force-ecowas/ |url-status=live}}

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he opposed a military intervention in Niger.{{Cite web |last=Soylu |first=Ragip |date=21 August 2023 |title=Turkey's Erdogan opposes military intervention in Niger over coup |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/niger-coup-turkey-erdogan-opposes-ecowas-intervention |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821135849/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/niger-coup-turkey-erdogan-opposes-ecowas-intervention |archive-date=21 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Middle East Eye |language=en}}

A convoy of around 300 supply trucks from Burkina Faso arrived in Niamey.{{Cite web |agency=Agence France-Presse |title=Hundreds Of Burkina Faso Supply Trucks Arrive In Niger's Capital |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/hundreds-of-burkina-faso-supply-trucks-arrive-in-niger-s-capital-ce8e206c |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=barrons.com |language=en-US |archive-date=21 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821201739/https://www.barrons.com/news/hundreds-of-burkina-faso-supply-trucks-arrive-in-niger-s-capital-ce8e206c |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS once again told the junta to release Bazoum without preconditions and restore constitutional order without further delay. They also stated the outcome of ongoing informal discussions would determine whether ECOWAS would send another mediation mission to Niger.{{Cite web |last=Habib |first=Gift |date=2023-08-21 |title=Release Bazoum without preconditions, ECOWAS tells Niger junta |url=https://punchng.com/release-bazoum-without-preconditions-ecowas-tells-niger-junta/ |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822132600/https://punchng.com/release-bazoum-without-preconditions-ecowas-tells-niger-junta/ |url-status=live}}

In Nigeria, protests erupted in Kano State over the proposed use of force to resolve the crisis.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-12 |title=Niger Coup: Protests Erupt In Kano Over Planned ECOWAS Intervention |url=https://leadership.ng/niger-coup-protests-erupt-in-kano-over-planned-ecowas-intervention/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813225707/https://leadership.ng/niger-coup-protests-erupt-in-kano-over-planned-ecowas-intervention/ |archive-date=13 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Leadership News |language=en-US}}

Algerian state radio reported that France requested to use its airspace for an operation in Niger, which the government declined, after which France asked Morocco for use of its airspace instead.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=Algeria refuses French request to fly over its airspace for military operation in Niger |url=https://arab.news/gjc5n |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Arab News |language=en |archive-date=23 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823011933/https://stags.bluekai.com/site/83216?ret=html&phint=key%3Dvalue&phint=e_id_m%3Dc84059e8069e3fff5dd4cecb8cbd5cc6&phint=e_id_s%3D2ad46c054dc89a08a72ea4b181578996d210e2837666f2ae583fed3b45403d9a&phint=__bk_t%3DAlgeria%20refuses%20French%20request%20to%20fly%20over%20its%20airspace%20for%20military%20operation%20in%20Niger%20%7C%20Arab%20News&phint=__bk_k%3DJubail%2CAl-Ahsa%2CAl-Kharj%2CTaif%2CQatif%2Coil%2CDammam%2CAbha%2CAsir%2CYanbu%2Cislam%2Cjobs%2Csports%2CKhalij%20times%2Cgulf%20news%2Csaudi%20gazette%2CRiyadh%2CTabuk%2CMecca%2CMedina%2CAlMadinah%2CJeddah%2CMakkah%2CHail%2CMecca%2CMakkah%2CEastern%2CKing%20Abdullah%2C%20jobs%20in%20Saudi%2Cwork%20in%20saudi%20arabia%2C%20umrah%2CHajj%D8%8C%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%20%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B2&phint=__bk_l%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.arabnews.com%2Fnode%2F2359376%2Fmiddle-east&phint=__bk_v%3D3.1.10&limit=10&r=45811904 |url-status=live}} The French government subsequently denied making such requests.{{Cite news |date=2023-08-22 |title=France denies report it asked Algeria to use airspace for a Niger operation |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/algeria-refuses-french-overflight-niger-military-operation-state-radio-2023-08-22/ |access-date=2023-08-22 |archive-date=23 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823011924/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/algeria-refuses-french-overflight-niger-military-operation-state-radio-2023-08-22/ |url-status=live}}

The African Union suspended Niger's membership in the bloc with immediate effect, while saying that it was reviewing ECOWAS’ action plan and calling on all of its member states and the international community to not undertake any action to legitimize the military government.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=African Union suspends Niger with immediate effect over July 26 coup |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/22/african-union-suspends-niger-with-immediate-effect-for-july-26-coup |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Aljazeera |language=en-US |archive-date=23 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823011925/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/22/african-union-suspends-niger-with-immediate-effect-for-july-26-coup |url-status=live}}

Egypt insisted on dialogue to resolve the crisis in Niger.{{Cite web |title=Egypt urges dialogue to settle Niger crisis |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/egypt-urges-dialogue-to-settle-crisis-in-niger-foreign-ministry/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824052112/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/egypt-urges-dialogue-to-settle-crisis-in-niger-foreign-ministry/ |archive-date=24 August 2023 |access-date=23 August 2023 |website=Vanguard|date=23 August 2023}}

The junta recalled Niger's ambassadors to Nigeria, Togo, France, and the U.S., and announced that it would evict French and U.S. troops from Niger.{{Cite web |last=Oyewo |first=Dayo |date=2023-08-04 |title=Negotiation fails, Niger junta to recall ambassador from Nigeri |url=https://punchng.com/negotiation-fails-niger-junta-to-recall-ambassador-from-nigeri/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}

The United Kingdom demanded the immediate release of Bazoum and announced its support for ECOWAS and diplomatic efforts to end the crisis.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-23 |title=COUP: UK Demands Immediate Release Of Deposed Niger's President, Bazoum |url=https://www.gistmania.com/talk/topic,571850.0.html |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=Gistmania |language=en |archive-date=24 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824052055/https://www.gistmania.com/talk/topic,571850.0.html |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-23 |title=UK defence minister: We'll work with ECOWAS to restore democratic rule in Niger Republic |url=https://www.thecable.ng/uk-defence-minister-well-work-with-ecowas-to-restore-democratic-rule-in-niger-republic |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=TheCable |language=en-US |archive-date=24 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824052119/https://www.thecable.ng/uk-defence-minister-well-work-with-ecowas-to-restore-democratic-rule-in-niger-republic |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS denied claims that it was being manipulated by external powers in its efforts to resolve the crisis.{{Cite web |last=wisdom |title=Niger: ECOWAS Denies Influence Of 'Foreign Power', Reveals Next Action |url=https://igberetvnews.com/1450935/niger-ecowas-denies-influence-foreign-power-reveals-next-action/ |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=igberetvnews.com |language=en-US |archive-date=24 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824052112/https://igberetvnews.com/1450935/niger-ecowas-denies-influence-foreign-power-reveals-next-action/ |url-status=live}}

President Tinubu approved the return of the previous delegation of Islamic leaders to Niger for another round of negotiations with the junta. He also stated that he had been holding back ECOWAS and other unnamed forces from invading Niger and warned that he could not delay such intervention for too long.{{Cite web |last=Yusuf |first=Bada |date=2023-08-24 |title=JUST IN: Again, Tinubu sends Islamic leaders to Niger republic for dialogue |url=https://www.legit.ng/politics/1550669-breaking-president-tinubu-sends-negotiation-team-niger-again/ |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=Legit.ng – Nigeria news. |language=en |archive-date=25 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825004138/https://www.legit.ng/politics/1550669-breaking-president-tinubu-sends-negotiation-team-niger-again/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Agbakwuru |first=Johnbosco |date=August 24, 2023 |title=Niger Coup: Tinubu, Islamic leaders meet in Aso Rock |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/niger-coup-tinubu-islamic-leaders-meet-in-aso-rock/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824142228/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/niger-coup-tinubu-islamic-leaders-meet-in-aso-rock/ |archive-date=24 August 2023 |access-date=24 August 2023 |website=Vanguard News}}{{Cite web |last=Okafor |first=Chiamaka |date=2023-08-24 |title=Niger Coup: I'm holding back ECOWAS, others from military invasion – Tinubu |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/617628-niger-coup-im-holding-back-ecowas-others-from-military-invasion-tinubu.html |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB |archive-date=25 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825004029/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/617628-niger-coup-im-holding-back-ecowas-others-from-military-invasion-tinubu.html |url-status=live}}

The junta officially authorized the armies of Burkina Faso and Mali to intervene in Niger "in the event of aggression."{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Niger allows Mali, Burkina Faso to intervene on its territory in case of attack |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-allows-mali-burkina-faso-troops-enter-its-territory-case-attack-2023-08-24/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230824231026/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-allows-mali-burkina-faso-troops-enter-its-territory-case-attack-2023-08-24/ |archive-date=24 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=Reuters |language=en}}

Algeria sent a high-ranking official to Niger for talks.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-24 |title=Algeria sends official to Niger for talks after coup |url=https://arab.news/jbzpn |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=Arab News |language=en |archive-date=25 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825030103/https://www.arabnews.com/node/2361086/middle-east |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |author= |date=2023-08-25 |title=Algeria sends envoy to Niger for talks on coup crisis |url=https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-sends-envoy-niger-talks-coup-crisis |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=newarab.com |language=en |archive-date=25 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825030102/https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-sends-envoy-niger-talks-coup-crisis |url-status=live}}

French President Emmanuel Macron demanded the release of Bazoum and the restoration of democracy in Niger. He also defended French military operations in West Africa, namely Operation Serval and then Operation Barkhane, saying that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger would no longer exist without them.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Niger: Macron demands Junta's exit, ECOWAS orders fresh talks |url=https://punchng.com/niger-macron-demands-juntas-exit-ecowas-orders-fresh-talks/ |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US |archive-date=25 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825061429/https://punchng.com/niger-macron-demands-juntas-exit-ecowas-orders-fresh-talks/ |url-status=live}}

ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray clarified that the bloc had not declared war on the people of Niger nor unveiled plans to invade yet.{{Cite web |title=No declaration of war yet on Niger, ECOWAS president affirms |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/no-declaration-of-war-yet-on-niger-ecowas-president-affirms/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826004919/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/no-declaration-of-war-yet-on-niger-ecowas-president-affirms/ |archive-date=26 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=Vanguard News|date=25 August 2023}}

The junta ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itté to leave the country within 48 hours. However, France insisted that the junta had no authority to do so.{{Cite news |last1=Balima |first1=Boureima |last2=Aksar |first2=Moussa |date=2023-08-25 |title=Niger junta expels French ambassador |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-junta-orders-french-ambassador-leave-country-nigerien-foreign-ministry-2023-08-25/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241221190849/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-junta-orders-french-ambassador-leave-country-nigerien-foreign-ministry-2023-08-25/ |archive-date=21 December 2024 |access-date=2023-08-25 |work=Reuters |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Paris says Niger's junta 'have no authority' to ask their ambassador to leave |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230825-%F0%9F%94%B4-niger-s-military-junta-gives-french-ambassador-48-hours-to-leave-country |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=France 24 |language=en |archive-date=26 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826004923/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230825-%F0%9F%94%B4-niger-s-military-junta-gives-french-ambassador-48-hours-to-leave-country |url-status=live}}

The junta placed the Nigerien armed forces in a state of maximum alert in anticipation of a possible invasion, while another pro-junta rally was held in Niamey during which protesters threatened to storm French military bases and the French Embassy if Ambassador Itté did not leave the country in 48 hours.{{Cite news |title=Niger puts military on 'maximum alert' over ECOWAS attack fears |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/niger-puts-military-on-maximum-alert-over-attack-fears-by-ecowas |date=2023-08-26 |website=Aljazeera |access-date=26 August 2023 |archive-date=26 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826181629/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/niger-puts-military-on-maximum-alert-over-attack-fears-by-ecowas |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Tasamba |first=James |date=2023-08-26 |title=Protesters threaten to storm French military base, embassy in Niger |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/protesters-threaten-to-storm-french-military-base-embassy-in-niger/2976623 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827160457/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/protesters-threaten-to-storm-french-military-base-embassy-in-niger/2976623 |archive-date=27 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Anadolu Ajansı}}

During a meeting with U.S. special envoy Molly Phee, Tinubu said that war with Niger was not ideal but also stated that he would not allow anyone to falsely buy time and ECOWAS was ready for all options. Tinubu also accepted an invitation from President Joe Biden to meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September for discussions about the crisis and possible military intervention.{{Cite web |title=War Is Not Ideal But ECOWAS Won't Allow Niger Junta To Buy Time Insincerely – Tinubu Tells US Presidential Envoy |url=https://saharareporters.com/2023/08/26/war-not-ideal-ecowas-wont-allow-niger-junta-buy-time-insincerely-tinubu-tells-us |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826220805/https://saharareporters.com/2023/08/26/war-not-ideal-ecowas-wont-allow-niger-junta-buy-time-insincerely-tinubu-tells-us |archive-date=26 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Sahara Reporters}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-26 |title=Nigeria President Tinubu Accepts Invitation To Meet US President Biden At UNGA 2023 |url=https://www.gistmania.com/talk/topic,572092.0.html |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Gistmania |language=en |archive-date=27 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827160459/https://www.gistmania.com/talk/topic,572092.0.html |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Niger Military Intervention: Tinubu, US President Biden to meet |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/niger-military-intervention-tinubu-us-president-biden-to-meet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827160459/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/niger-military-intervention-tinubu-us-president-biden-to-meet/ |archive-date=27 August 2023 |access-date=27 August 2023 |website=Vanguard News|date=27 August 2023}}

Protests occurred near the French military base in Niamey, demanding the withdrawal of the French military and using anti-ECOWAS slogans.{{Cite web |last=Kyeyune |first=Hamza |date=28 August 2023 |title=Protesters gather near French military base in Niger |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/protesters-gather-near-french-military-base-in-niger/2977381 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828050939/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/protesters-gather-near-french-military-base-in-niger/2977381 |archive-date=28 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Anadolu Ajansı}} Pro-junta demonstrations also occurred in Maradi and Tillabéri Regions, as well as in neighboring Benin and Burkina Faso.{{Cite web |last1=Ataman |first1=Joseph |last2=Princewill |first2=Nimi |date=2023-08-27 |title=French ambassador in Niger stays put, defies junta's deadline to quit the country |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/29/africa/french-ambassador-defies-niger-junta-intl/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830134328/https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/29/africa/french-ambassador-defies-niger-junta-intl/index.html |archive-date=30 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-28 |work=CNN |language=en-US}}

ECOWAS delegation head Abdulsalami Abubakar said the junta ruled out returning Bazoum to office.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-27 |title=Nigerien Military Leaders Ruled Out Bazoum's Return To Power – Abdulsalami |url=https://enews.com.ng/2023/08/nigerien-military-leaders-ruled-out-bazoums-return-to-power-abdulsalami/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |language=en-US |archive-date=28 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828050929/https://enews.com.ng/2023/08/nigerien-military-leaders-ruled-out-bazoums-return-to-power-abdulsalami/ |url-status=live}}

President Macron announced he was keeping Sylvain Itté as ambassador to Niger despite the ultimatum for the latter's departure issued by the junta, whom Macron referred to as "illegitimate authorities".{{Cite web |title=Crise au Niger: Macron annonce que l'ambassadeur français va rester malgré les pressions des putschistes |url=https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/crise-au-niger-macron-annonce-que-l-ambassadeur-francais-va-rester-au-niger-malgre-les-pressions-des-putschistes_AN-202308280378.html |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=BFMTV |date=28 August 2023 |language=fr |archive-date=29 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829024900/https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/crise-au-niger-macron-annonce-que-l-ambassadeur-francais-va-rester-au-niger-malgre-les-pressions-des-putschistes_AN-202308280378.html |url-status=live}}

In a visit to West African countries, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf unveiled a proposal to resolve the crisis in Niger, calling for a half-year transitional phase to allow the country to restore "the constitutional and democratic order", which would involve the formulation of "political arrangements with the acceptance of all parties in Niger" and the supervision of the process by a "civilian power led by a consensus figure".{{Cite web |title=Algeria's FM proposes six-month plan for Niger's transition to democracy |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230829-algerian-fm-proposes-six-month-plan-for-niger-s-transition-to-democracy |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=France 24 |date=29 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=30 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830064251/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230829-algerian-fm-proposes-six-month-plan-for-niger-s-transition-to-democracy |url-status=live}}

Burkina Faso's cabinet authorized the government to deploy a military contingent to Niger.{{Cite news |last=Tasamba |first=James |date=2023-08-31 |title=Burkina Faso endorses troop deployment to Niger |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/burkina-faso-endorses-troop-deployment-to-niger/2979670 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901000409/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/burkina-faso-endorses-troop-deployment-to-niger/2979670 |archive-date=1 September 2023 |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=Anadolu Ajansı}}

The junta ordered police to remove Ambassador Itté and revoked his diplomatic immunity and also the visas of his family members.{{Cite news |last=Mednick |first=Sam |date=2023-08-31 |title=Niger's military regime orders police to expel French ambassador and revokes his diplomatic immunity |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-france-ambassador-c59abf0c9ce19923fbbdaed56a12b6c1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831211234/https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-france-ambassador-c59abf0c9ce19923fbbdaed56a12b6c1 |archive-date=31 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-31 |work=Associated Press |language=en}} Following the announcement, more security forces were deployed around the French embassy and at Itté's residence, while two vehicles exiting the embassy were stopped by the authorities, who arrested their drivers.

The junta also temporarily banned UN agencies and non-governmental organizations from operating in areas it designated as military "operation zones", citing the security situation.{{Cite web |last=Chemam |first=Melissa |date=2023-09-01 |title=Niger junta bans UN agencies and global NGOs from 'military zones' |url=https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20230901-niger-junta-bans-un-agencies-and-global-ngos-from-military-zones |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=RFI |language=en}}

President Tinubu proposed that the junta shorten its transition to civilian rule to nine months, while he warned that sanctions against the junta by ECOWAS would remain until the regime made "positive adjustments".{{Cite news |date=2023-08-31 |title=Nigeria president suggests nine-month transition for Niger junta |language=en |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230831-niger-military-regime-orders-expulsion-of-french-envoy |work=France 24 |access-date=2023-08-31 |archive-date=1 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901033835/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230831-niger-military-regime-orders-expulsion-of-french-envoy |url-status=live}}

The M62 Movement organized a three-day sit-in outside the French military garrison in Niamey to demand that its troops leave.{{Cite news |date=1 September 2023 |title=Niger's military government slams Macron for backing President Bazoum |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/1/nigers-military-government-slams-macron-for-backing-president-bazoum |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902030456/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/1/nigers-military-government-slams-macron-for-backing-president-bazoum |archive-date=2 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2023 |work=Al-Jazeera |language=en}} The demonstration on 2 September was the biggest of its kind since the coup, drawing tens of thousands of participants.{{Cite news |last=Balima |first=Boureima |date=2023-09-02 |title=Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/huge-protests-niger-call-french-forces-leave-after-coup-2023-09-02/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |archive-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903202213/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/huge-protests-niger-call-french-forces-leave-after-coup-2023-09-02/ |url-status=live}}

The junta reopened Niger's airspace to commercial flights more than a month after the coup, but retained the ban on all operational military flights and others requiring prior authorisation from relevant authorities.{{Cite news |date=4 September 2023 |title=Niger junta re-opens airspace to commercial flights, says national media |language=en |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230904-niger-opens-airspace-to-commercial-flights-after-coup-says-national-media |work=France 24 |access-date=5 September 2023 |archive-date=5 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905022942/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230904-niger-opens-airspace-to-commercial-flights-after-coup-says-national-media |url-status=live}}

Prime Minister Zeine said Niger was still expectant of a swift French military pullout out of the country.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-05 |title=Niger coup: Military-appointed PM says aiming for 'swift' french pullout |url=https://www.france24.com/en/video/20230905-niger-coup-military-appointed-pm-says-aiming-for-swift-french-pullout |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=France 24 |language=en |archive-date=5 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905170827/https://www.france24.com/en/video/20230905-niger-coup-military-appointed-pm-says-aiming-for-swift-french-pullout |url-status=live}} Sources from the French government later told reporters that talks were underway with the junta for a "partial withdrawal" of French soldiers in Niger.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-05 |title=France reportedly in talks with Niger for possible withdrawal of its troops |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/5/france-reportedly-in-talks-with-niger-for-possible-withdrawal-of-its-troops |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906005450/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/5/france-reportedly-in-talks-with-niger-for-possible-withdrawal-of-its-troops |archive-date=6 September 2023 |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}

The EU accused the junta of obstructing the visit of its ambassador to Niger, Salvador Pinto da Franca, on the French embassy.{{Cite web |last=Erturk |first=Nur Asena |date=2023-09-07 |title=EU denounces obstacles to freedom of movement of envoy in Niger |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/eu-denounces-obstacles-to-freedom-of-movement-of-envoy-in-niger/2985844 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907171956/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/eu-denounces-obstacles-to-freedom-of-movement-of-envoy-in-niger/2985844 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=Anadolu Ajansi |language=en}}

Reuters, citing a military official, reported that the U.S. military had begun removing non-essential personnel from Niger and transferring some of its troops and equipment from its base near Niamey to Agadez in coordination with the Nigerien military as a precaution.{{Cite web |last=Liebermann |first=Oren |date=2023-09-07 |title=US repositioning troops and military equipment within Niger as non-essential personnel leave, official says |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/07/politics/niger-us-troops-repositioning/index.html |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907222442/https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/07/politics/niger-us-troops-repositioning/index.html |url-status=live}}

Stephane Jullien, a French businessman who had represented the interests of French expatriates in the embassy in Niamey, was arrested by Nigerien authorities. The French Foreign Ministry announced his release on 14 September.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-14 |title=French citizen detained in Niger has been freed |url=https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20230914-french-citizen-detained-in-niger-has-been-freed |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=RFI |language=en}}

The junta accused France of deploying soldiers and equipment to ECOWAS member states, particularly in Senegal, Ivory Coast and Benin, as part of a planned "aggression" against Niger in conjunction with the regional bloc.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-10 |title=Niger says France amassing troops, equipment in ECOWAS states |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/10/niger-says-france-amassing-troops-equipment-in-ecowas-states |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Aljazeera |language=en |archive-date=10 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910062326/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/10/niger-says-france-amassing-troops-equipment-in-ecowas-states |url-status=live}}

The junta denounced a military cooperation agreement made by Bazoum's government with Benin in 2022, citing its support for ECOWAS intervention and other acts of "aggression" against Niger.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Niger denounces military cooperation agreement with Benin |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/13/niger-denounces-military-cooperation-agreement-with-benin/ |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=17 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917072531/https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/13/niger-denounces-military-cooperation-agreement-with-benin/ |url-status=live}}

Former prime minister Hama Amadou, a political rival of Bazoum, returned to Niger after spending two years in exile in France.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Niger: return to Niamey of Hama Amadou, fierce opponent of Bazoum |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/13/niger-return-to-niamey-of-hama-amadou-fierce-opponent-of-bazoum/ |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=17 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917072533/https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/13/niger-return-to-niamey-of-hama-amadou-fierce-opponent-of-bazoum/ |url-status=live}}

The U.S. military resumed regular operations in Niger after a month-long hiatus caused by the coup.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-14 |title=US military resumes drone, crewed aircraft operations in post-coup Niger |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/14/us-military-resumes-drone-crewed-aircraft-operations-in-post-coup-niger |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=Aljazeera |language=en |archive-date=14 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914071457/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/14/us-military-resumes-drone-crewed-aircraft-operations-in-post-coup-niger |url-status=live}}

France banned all cultural venues getting French government subsidies from having any cooperation with artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Places like French national theaters, drama and choreography centers were among those affected by the ban. The Artistic and Cultural Enterprises union's vice-president Bruno Lobé criticized the government's decision, calling it a "real catastrophe" for artists and "France's image".{{Cite news |last=Gayot |first=Joëlle |date=2023-09-14 |title=France bans cultural venues from collaborating with artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2023/09/14/france-bans-cultural-venues-from-collaborating-with-artists-from-mali-niger-and-burkina-faso_6135222_30.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230914214823/https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2023/09/14/france-bans-cultural-venues-from-collaborating-with-artists-from-mali-niger-and-burkina-faso_6135222_30.html |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=2023-09-15 |work=Le Monde.fr |language=en}} French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak said such measure was out of "security concerns" following coups in those countries, and insisted it was only made because of practical reasons since no visa could be issued in those nations amid ongoing conflicts.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=French minister denies boycotting African artists amid visa confusion |url=https://www.rfi.fr/en/culture/20230915-french-minister-denies-boycotting-african-artists-amid-visa-confusion |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=RFI |language=en |archive-date=16 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230916142213/https://www.rfi.fr/en/culture/20230915-french-minister-denies-boycotting-african-artists-amid-visa-confusion |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=Suspension of visas for Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso: "We never boycott artists" – French minister |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/15/suspension-of-visas-for-niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-we-never-boycott-artists-french-minist/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=17 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917064955/https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/15/suspension-of-visas-for-niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-we-never-boycott-artists-french-minist/ |url-status=live}}

The junta cancelled more than 990 diplomatic passports issued to officials of Bazoum's government, other affiliated citizens and about 50 foreign nationals.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=Niger Cancels 1,000 Diplomatic Passports From Ousted Regime |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/niger-cancels-1-000-diplomatic-passports-from-ousted-regime-84e3fdc3 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Barron's |language=en |archive-date=17 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917065139/https://www.barrons.com/news/niger-cancels-1-000-diplomatic-passports-from-ousted-regime-84e3fdc3 |url-status=live}}

President Macron accused the junta of blocking food deliveries to the French embassy in Niamey and virtually holding ambassador Sylvain Itte and his staff "hostage", adding that Itte had been reduced to living off "military rations".{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=Macron Says Ambassador To Niger 'Literally Held Hostage' |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/macron-says-ambassador-to-niger-literally-held-hostage-788e254f |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Barron's |language=en |archive-date=17 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917065312/https://www.barrons.com/news/macron-says-ambassador-to-niger-literally-held-hostage-788e254f |url-status=live}}

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso signed a security pact with one another, the Alliance of Sahel States, pledging to support each other against "rebellion or external aggression". The charter of the pact states that "[a]ny attack on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of one or more contracted parties will be considered an aggression against the other parties".{{Cite news |date=2023-09-16 |title=Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso sign Sahel security pact |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mali-niger-burkina-faso-sign-sahel-security-pact-2023-09-16/ |access-date=2023-09-20 |archive-date=16 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230916181557/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mali-niger-burkina-faso-sign-sahel-security-pact-2023-09-16/ |url-status=live}}

Deposed president Bazoum, through his lawyer Seydou Diagne, filed a lawsuit contesting his detention by the junta at the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja and demanding his release.{{Cite news |date=2023-09-21 |title=Niger's ousted Bazoum appeals to West Africa bloc court to free him |language=en |work=Aljazeera |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/21/nigers-ousted-bazoum-appeals-to-west-africa-bloc-court-to-free-him |access-date=2023-09-21 |archive-date=21 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921230346/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/21/nigers-ousted-bazoum-appeals-to-west-africa-bloc-court-to-free-him |url-status=live}}

The junta accused United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres of obstructing Niger's participation in the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York City after the body deferred a decision on whether to recognize the junta's foreign minister, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, as the country's representative in the event following a counterclaim by the Bazoum government.{{Cite news |date=2023-09-23 |title=Niger junta accuses UN chief of 'obstructing' their participation in General Assembly |language=en |work=France 24 |url=https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20230923-niger-junta-accuses-un-chief-of-obstructing-their-participation-in-general-assembly |access-date=2023-09-23 |archive-date=23 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923091938/https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20230923-niger-junta-accuses-un-chief-of-obstructing-their-participation-in-general-assembly |url-status=live}}

The junta banned all French commercial and charter flights, including those operated by Air France, which said it was "not flying over Nigerien airspace" already.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-24 |title=Niger bans French aircraft from its airspace |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230924-niger-bans-french-aircraft-from-its-airspace |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=France 24 |language=en |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924180235/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230924-niger-bans-french-aircraft-from-its-airspace |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2023-09-24 |title=Les avions français bannis du Niger |url=https://information.tv5monde.com/afrique/les-avions-francais-bannis-du-niger-2668940 |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=information.tv5monde.com |language=fr |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924215427/https://information.tv5monde.com/afrique/les-avions-francais-bannis-du-niger-2668940 |url-status=live}}

President Macron announced that France was pulling its troops from Niger before the end of 2023. He also announced that ambassador Sylvain Itté and other diplomatic staff in the country were to be recalled.{{Cite web |url=https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230924-president-emmanuel-macron-says-france-will-end-military-presence-in-niger |title=Macron says France to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger after coup |work=France 24 |date=24 September 2023 |access-date=24 September 2023 |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924203300/https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230924-president-emmanuel-macron-says-france-will-end-military-presence-in-niger |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last1=à 20h46 |first1=Par Louis Valleau Le 24 septembre 2023 |last2=À 21h23 |first2=Modifié Le 24 Septembre 2023 |date=2023-09-24 |title=Niger : pourquoi Emmanuel Macron a annoncé le retrait de l'armée française |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/international/coup-detat-au-niger-emmanuel-macron-annonce-le-retrait-des-forces-francaises-et-le-retour-de-lambassadeur-24-09-2023-PQIX2ANPUVHAZBOBK3GTANVTQ4.php |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=leparisien.fr |language=fr-FR |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924203302/https://www.leparisien.fr/international/coup-detat-au-niger-emmanuel-macron-annonce-le-retrait-des-forces-francaises-et-le-retour-de-lambassadeur-24-09-2023-PQIX2ANPUVHAZBOBK3GTANVTQ4.php |url-status=live}} In response, the junta called for a "negotiated framework" to be established with France to coordinate the withdrawal of its soldiers.{{Cite web |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/26/niger-regime-responds-to-news-of-french-withdrawal/ |title=Niger: regime responds to news of French withdrawal |work=Africanews |date=26 September 2023 |access-date=27 September 2023 |archive-date=27 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927152742/https://www.africanews.com/2023/09/26/niger-regime-responds-to-news-of-french-withdrawal/ |url-status=live}}

The French presidency confirmed that its ambassador in Niger, Sylvain Itté, was flown out of the country following the junta's expulsion order against him.{{Cite web |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230927-france-s-ambassador-leaves-niger-after-standoff-with-junta |title=France's ambassador leaves Niger after standoff with junta |work=France 24 |date=27 September 2023 |access-date=27 September 2023 |archive-date=27 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927152742/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230927-france-s-ambassador-leaves-niger-after-standoff-with-junta |url-status=live}}

A military unit was "attacked by several hundred terrorists" in Kandadji in the Tillaberri region, killing seven soldiers. Reinforcements subsequently got involved in a traffic accident along the way, killing five more soldiers. Seven others were wounded in the incident.{{Cite web |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230929-dozens-of-soldiers-killed-in-suspected-jihadist-attack-in-niger |title=Dozens of soldiers killed in suspected jihadist attack in Niger |work=France 24 |date=29 September 2023 |access-date=29 September 2023 |archive-date=29 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929035658/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230929-dozens-of-soldiers-killed-in-suspected-jihadist-attack-in-niger |url-status=live}}

The Algerian Foreign Ministry announced that the junta had agreed to a mediation process hosted by Algeria and a six-month transition plan towards the restoration of civilian rule in Niger.{{Cite web |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20231002-algeria-says-niger-coup-leaders-accept-mediation-six-month-transition-plan |title=Algeria says Niger coup leaders accept mediation, six-month transition plan |work=France 24 |date=2 October 2023 |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002160432/https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20231002-algeria-says-niger-coup-leaders-accept-mediation-six-month-transition-plan |url-status=live}}

29 Nigerien soldiers were killed and two soldiers were seriously wounded in a suspected jihadist attack northwest of Tabatol near the Malian border. Authorities claimed that "several dozen terrorists" were also killed.{{Cite web |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/niger-begins-three-day-national-mourning-for-killed-soldiers-14b15f72 |title=Niger Begins Three-day National Mourning For Killed Soldiers |work=Barron's |date=3 October 2023 |access-date=3 October 2023 |archive-date=5 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005100551/https://www.barrons.com/news/niger-begins-three-day-national-mourning-for-killed-soldiers-14b15f72 |url-status=live}}

The French military announced that it would begin withdrawing its forces from Niger in coordination with local authorities.{{Cite web |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231005-%F0%9F%94%B4-french-army-says-it-will-begin-withdrawing-troops-from-niger-this-week |title=French army says it will begin withdrawing troops from Niger 'this week' |work=France 24 |date=5 October 2023 |access-date=5 October 2023 |archive-date=5 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005093003/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231005-%F0%9F%94%B4-french-army-says-it-will-begin-withdrawing-troops-from-niger-this-week |url-status=live}}

The United States announced that it was preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup d'état.{{Cite web |last1=Marquardt |first1=Natasha |last2=Bertrand |first2=Alex |first3=Oren |last3=Liebermann |date=2023-10-06 |title=First on CNN: US preparing to officially designate military takeover in Niger as a coup d'etat after months of delay, officials |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/06/politics/us-niger-coup-designation/index.html |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=6 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006223124/https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/06/politics/us-niger-coup-designation/index.html |url-status=live}}

Algeria suspended its mediation with the Nigerien junta following an inconclusive meeting between Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and his counterpart in Niamey and Prime Minister Zeine's criticism of Algeria's being "manipulative" over the mediation.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-10 |title=Algeria "postpones" its mediation in Niger |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/10/algeria-postpones-its-mediation-in-niger/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=10 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010091927/https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/10/algeria-postpones-its-mediation-in-niger// |url-status=live}}

The first French soldiers left Niger in an overland convoy under local escort in the direction of Chad. The United States formally recognized the events in Niger as a coup d'état and withdrew about $500 million in economic aid.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-10 |title=Niger: First French troops withdraw as US cuts aid |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/10/niger-first-french-troops-withdraw-as-us-cuts-aid/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=10 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010193625/https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/10/niger-first-french-troops-withdraw-as-us-cuts-aid// |url-status=live}}

The junta ordered the departure of Louise Aubin, head of the UN diplomatic mission in Niger, within 72 hours, with the Foreign Ministry accusing the UN of using "obstacles" to prevent the country from participating in the UN General Assembly in September.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-11 |title=Niger military rulers order UN official out within 72 hours |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/11/niger-military-rulers-order-un-official-out-within-72-hours/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=11 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011181828/https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/11/niger-military-rulers-order-un-official-out-within-72-hours/ |url-status=live}}

Six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" were killed in military operations in the Lemdou area in the Tillaberi region near the border with Burkina Faso that lasted until the next day. 18 soldiers were also injured.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-17 |title=Niger: 6 soldiers killed in fighting near Burkina |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/17/niger-6-soldiers-killed-in-fighting-near-burkina/ |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=Africanews |language=en}}

The junta claimed it had thwarted an escape attempt by Bazoum and his party by helicopter to Nigeria.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=George |date=2023-10-20 |title=Niger junta say ousted president Mohamed Bazoum tried to escape |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67166122 |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=BBC |language=en}} Bazoum's lawyers called the report "fabricated" and said that he was being held incommunicado.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-20 |title=Deposed Niger president's lawyers deny escape bid |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231020-deposed-niger-president-s-lawyers-deny-escape-bid |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=France 24 |language=en}}

The first French troops withdrawn from Niger arrived in Chad.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=George |date=2023-10-19 |title=Military: First French Convoy Withdrawing from Niger Arrives in Chad |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/military-first-french-convoy-withdrawing-from-niger-arrives-in-chad/7317461.html |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=VOA |language=en}}

French state-owned outlet RFI reported that ECOWAS was now quietly demobilizing its forces and quoted a diplomat from a member state as saying "no one is opting for military intervention anymore."{{Cite web |last=Aplogan |first=Jean-Luc |date=2023-10-27 |title=Cédéao: une réunion d'officiers concernant le Niger prévue à Sokoto avortée |url=https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20231027-c%C3%A9d%C3%A9ao-une-r%C3%A9union-d-officiers-concernant-le-niger-pr%C3%A9vue-%C3%A0-sokoto-avort%C3%A9e |access-date=2023-11-01 |website=RFI |language=fr}}

US President Joe Biden announced that he would exclude Niger, along with three other African countries, from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program, citing inability to establish or make consistent progress in safeguarding political pluralism and the rule of law.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-31 |title=US to evict Gabon, Niger, Uganda and Central African Republic from trade program |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/31/us-to-evict-gabon-niger-uganda-and-central-african-republic-from-trade-program/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Africanews |language=en}}

The junta formally asked Togo to mediate in its negotiations with the international community, particularly with ECOWAS following talks between defence minister Salifou Modi and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé in Lomé.{{Cite web |date=7 November 2023 |title=Niger: military regime asks Togo to mediate |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/11/07/niger-military-regime-asks-togo-to-mediate/ |access-date=8 November 2023 |website=Africanews |language=en}}

Prime Minister Zeine met with Saudi officials in Medina, seeking to normalize relations with the Arab and Islamic world.{{cite web |title=Niger PM, Mauritania president visit Islamic sites in Madinah |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2407806/saudi-arabia |website=Arab News |date=13 November 2023 |access-date=15 November 2023}}

The junta announced the arrest of Abdou Rafa, the Nigerien national director for the Central Bank of West African States, in an attempt to pressure the bank to unfreeze Nigerien assets that were frozen during the coup.{{cite web |last1=Brouck |first1=Thaïs |title=Central bank in the junta's sights in Niger |url=https://www.theafricareport.com/327787/central-bank-in-the-juntas-sights-in-niger/ |website=theafricareport.com |access-date=15 November 2023}}

Tchiani, in his first public appearance since the coup in July, inaugurated an anti-corruption commission and a state court that replaced the dissolved court of cassation and state council.{{cite web |title=Niger's junta chief sets up anti-corruption body |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/11/17/nigers-junta-chief-sets-up-anti-corruption-body/ |website=Africanews |date=17 November 2023 |access-date=20 November 2023}}

The junta filed an appeal to the ECOWAS Court of Justice to order the lifting of sanctions imposed on Niger by other ECOWAS member-states, citing its effects on the country's economy.{{cite web |last=Asadu |first=Chinedu |date=21 November 2023 |title=Niger's junta asks West Africa's court to compel neighbors to lift coup sanctions, citing hardship |url=https://apnews.com/article/ecowas-niger-coup-sanctions-nigeria-f2388ddf6fd4914c7d6e6908d884b7e4 |access-date=22 November 2023 |website=Associated Press}}

Tchiani went to Mali as part of his first international trip since the coup, meeting with military leader Assimi Goïta and Burkinabe military leader Ibrahim Traoré in Bamako.{{cite web |title=Mali: Niger's military leader makes first foreign visit to Bamako |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/11/23/mali-nigers-military-leader-makes-first-foreign-visit-to-bamako/ |website=Africanews |date=23 November 2023 |access-date=24 November 2023}}{{cite web |last=Asadu |first=Chinedu |date=24 November 2023 |title=A newly formed alliance between coup-hit countries in Africa's Sahel is seen as tool for legitimacy |url=https://apnews.com/article/sahel-coups-niger-tchiani-mali-burkina-faso-insecurity-e96627c700aa4fcf8d060dd9d2d16667 |access-date=25 November 2023 |website=Associated Press}}

The junta announced that it had revoked a 2015 law which the government, then working with the European Union, enacted to stop the movement of Europe-bound migrants through its territory, adding that all convictions under the law, which targeted people smugglers, would be cancelled.{{cite web |last=Asadu |first=Chinedu |date=27 November 2023 |title=Niger's junta revokes key law that slowed migration for Africans desperate to reach Europe |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-agadez-europe-migration-tchiani-4768d24fa593b4947ebf6bf2b7a0cb64 |access-date=28 November 2023 |website=Associated Press}}

The Nigerien electricity company Nigelec commissioned a 30-megawatt photovoltaic plant to compensate for electricity shortages brought about by sanctions imposed after the coup. The plant's initial commissioning on 25 August was delayed after "most of the technical staff" left due to the coup.{{cite web |title=Niger, under sanctions, commissions a new photovoltaic power plant |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/11/27/niger-under-sanctions-commissions-a-new-photovoltaic-power-plant/ |website=Africanews |date=27 November 2023 |access-date=28 November 2023}}

Niger, along with Burkina Faso, announced that they would withdraw from the G5 Sahel, stating that the alliance was failing to reach its objectives.{{Cite web |last=Baily |first=Armel |title=Burkina, Niger To Quit G5 Anti-jihadist Force |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/burkina-niger-to-quit-g5-anti-jihadist-force-ae8d045d |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=Barron's |language=en-US}}

A delegation from Russia led by deputy defense minister Yunus-bek Yevkurov arrived in Niger to meet with Tchiani and defense minister Salifou Mody, with additional meetings held the following day to discuss military and defense issues.

The Nigerien foreign ministry said the government had decided to "withdraw the privileges and immunities granted" under the EU Military Partnership Mission in Niger launched in February 2023 as well as from the EU Civilian Capacity-Building Mission established in 2012 to strengthen Niger's internal security sector.{{Cite web |title=Niger's junta ends security agreements with EU, turns to Russia for defence cooperation |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20231204-niger-s-junta-ends-key-security-agreements-with-eu-turns-to-russia-for-defence-deal |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=France 24 |language=en-US}}

Tchiani met with Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé during a visit to Lomé to strengthen relations between the two countries. Both leaders "reaffirmed the will to strengthen bilateral cooperation", and a Togolese embassy in Niamey was announced to be opened.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-09 |title= Niger: General Abdourahamane Tiani on official visit to Togo |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/12/09/niger-general-abdourahamane-tiani-on-official-visit-to-togo/ |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Africanews |language=en}}

Speaker of the ECOWAS parliament Sidie Tunis said the organization would lift its sanctions on Niger in exchange for Bazoum's release.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-14 |title=We'll Lift Sanctions If Niger Republic Junta Shows Goodwill – ECOWAS Speaker |url=https://thewillnews.com/well-lift-sanctions-if-niger-republic-junta-shows-goodwill-ecowas-speaker/ |access-date=2023-12-14 |language=en-US}}

The ECOWAS Court of Justice ordered the release and reinstatement of Bazoum as president of Niger.{{Cite web |last=Mednick |first=Sam |date=2023-12-15 |title=West African court orders Niger's president to be released and reinstated nearly 5 months after coup |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-coup-president-mohamed-bazoum-ecowas-481dd0bb3926343f7f5603fb24149f30 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=AP News |language=en}}

France announced that it would be closing its embassy in Niger, saying that it was "no longer able to function normally or fulfil its missions" due to restrictions imposed by the junta. This came as the last French troops left Niger after being ordered out by the country's military leaders.{{Cite web |last=Aradi |first=Gloria |date=22 December 2023 |title=France to close Niger embassy after row with military junta |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67784296 |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=BBC |language=en}}

Benin lifted its ban on imported goods transiting to Niger through the port of Cotonou that had been imposed as part of ECOWAS sanctions against the junta in July.{{Cite web |title=Benin removes suspension of transiting goods to Niger |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/12/28/benin-removes-suspension-of-transiting-goods-to-niger/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Africanews |date=28 December 2023 |language=en}}

Prime Minister Zeine opened regional consultations in Agadez with members of the government, the junta and traditional and religious leaders as part of the beginning of an "inclusive national" dialogue to address the post-coup political situation, including the transition to civilian rule.{{Cite web |title=Niger's Prime Minister initiates regional talks as prelude to inclusive national dialogue |url=https://www.africanews.com/2024/01/02/nigers-prime-minister-initiates-regional-talks-as-prelude-to-inclusive-national-dialogue/ |access-date=3 January 2024 |website=Africanews |date=2 January 2024 |language=en}}

The French embassy in Niamey was officially closed until further notice, with its operations moved to Paris.{{Cite web |title=French closes Niger embassy until further notice |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20240102-french-embassy-in-niger-closed-until-further-notice |access-date=3 January 2024 |website=France 24 |date=2 January 2024 |language=en}}

Bazoum's son Salem was ordered released from detention in the presidential palace by a military tribunal in Niamey, and was reported to have gone to Togo that evening.{{Cite web |title=Niger military tribunal grants son of deposed president provisional release |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/9/son-of-nigers-deposed-president-released-on-bail-by-military-tribunal |access-date=9 January 2024 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}

Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS, accusing it of abandoning "the ideals of its founding fathers and pan-Africanism" under foreign influence and imposing "inhumane" sanctions to overthrow their military regimes.{{Cite web |last=Asadu |first=Chinedu |date=January 29, 2024 |title=Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa's regional bloc as tensions deepen |url=https://apnews.com/article/mali-niger-burkina-faso-ecowas-west-africa-5a5dc2180e39223c91b1820067db4011 |access-date=28 January 2024 |website=Associated Press |language=en}}

ECOWAS announced that it was immediately lifting sanctions against Niger on humanitarian grounds and as part of an effort to foster dialogue and persuade the junta-led nations to reverse their decision to leave ECOWAS.{{Cite web |title=West African bloc ECOWAS says it is lifting sanctions on Niger |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240224-west-african-bloc-ecowas-says-it-is-lifting-sanctions-on-niger |access-date=24 February 2024 |website=France 24 |date=24 February 2024 |language=en}}

Nigeria reopened its border with Niger.{{Cite web |title=Nigeria reopens borders with Niger |url=https://www.africanews.com/2024/03/14/nigeria-reopens-borders-with-niger/ |access-date=14 March 2024 |website=Africanews |date=14 March 2024 |language=en}}

Niger revoked a military accord with the United States which allowed US military personnel to operate on its soil.{{Cite news |last1=Balima |first1=Boureima |last2=Felix |first2=Bate |date=16 March 2024 |title=Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us-junta-spokesperson-says-2024-03-16/ |work=Reuters}} The announcement came after a visit by US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and commander of United States Africa Command General Michael Langley. In 2023 there were about 1,100 US troops in Niger, operating from two bases, including Niger Air Base 201 built near Agadez to fly drones at a cost of over $100 million.{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/17/niger-junta-repudiates-deal-allowing-us-military-bases-on-its-soil |title=Niger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil |agency=Associated Press and Reuters |newspaper=The Guardian |date=17 March 2024 |access-date=17 March 2024}}

Twenty-three soldiers were killed and 17 others were injured in an ambush by militants between Teguey and Bankilare in Tillabéri Region. The Nigerien defence ministry said 30 of the attackers were also "neutralised".{{Cite news |date=22 March 2024 |title=Several Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso, Mali border |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20240322-several-nigerien-soldiers-killed-in-ambush-near-burkina-faso-mali-border |work=France 24}}

Russian military advisers arrived in Niger to train the Nigerien military.{{Cite news |last=Donati |first=Jessica |date=12 April 2024 |title=Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-russia-military-trainers-18d6435d00e7790de9ee53e24bfca7ba |work=Associated Press}}{{Cite news |last1=Ewokor |first1=Chris |last2=Armstrong |first2=Kathryn |date=2024-04-12 |title=Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796359 |access-date=2024-04-13 |work=BBC |language=en-GB}}

Demonstrations were held in Niamey demanding the withdrawal of US forces.{{Cite news |date=13 April 2024 |title=Hundreds protest in Niger demanding departure of US troops |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/hundreds-protest-in-niger-demanding-departure-of-us-troops |work=Al Jazeera}}

The US Department of State stated that the US had agreed to withdraw its forces from Niger following meeting between Prime Minister Zeine and officials in Washington DC.{{Cite news |date=20 April 2024 |title=US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger |url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger |work=France 24}}{{cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/united-states-niger-military-base-sahel-islamist-91fbc427c825e91956827e19f289cdcc |title=The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay |last1=Donati |first1=Jessica |last2=Mednick |first2=Sam |publisher=Associated Press |date=19 April 2024 |access-date=26 April 2024}} However a week later, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Christopher Grady, said that negotiations were still underway and that no final decision had yet been reached on the status of US forces there.{{cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-chad-troops-coup-withdrawal-ebb05de095e3abbb08c8a1207e5cf014 |title=No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP |last=Copp |first=Tara |publisher=Associated Press |date=25 April 2024 |access-date=26 April 2024}}

The governments of Niger and the United States announced that they had reached an agreement to withdraw US troops from the country. The announcement stated that the US military would complete its withdrawal by 15 September 2024.{{Cite news |date=19 May 2024 |title=US to complete withdrawal from Niger by Sept. 15 |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-complete-withdrawal-niger-by-sept-15-2024-05-19/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=Reuters}}

The US began withdrawing its military forces from Niger.{{Cite news |date=10 June 2024 |title=American troops begin withdrawal from Niger |url=https://www.africanews.com/2024/06/10/american-troops-begin-withdrawal-from-niger/ |access-date=11 June 2024 |work=Africanews}}

Bazoum's legal immunity as president was lifted by the State Court of Niger.{{Cite news |date=14 June 2024 |title=Niger court scraps immunity of deposed President Bazoum |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/14/niger-court-scraps-immunity-of-deposed-president-bazoum |access-date=14 June 2024 |work=Al Jazeera}}

The junta rescinded the operating licence of the French nuclear energy firm Orano for its uranium mine in Imouraren.{{Cite news |date=21 June 2024 |title=Niger revokes French nuclear group's licence at major uranium mine |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/21/niger-revokes-french-nuclear-groups-licence-at-major-uranium-mine |access-date=21 June 2024 |work=Al Jazeera}}

The junta announced that 21 soldiers were killed in an ambush by an unspecified "terrorist group" near the border with Burkina Faso.{{Cite news |date=26 June 2024 |title=21 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by 'terrorist group,' ruling junta says |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-soldiers-killed-armed-group-5cfc83b19a15cd5ff9ff542ca093e56d |access-date=26 June 2024 |work=Associated Press}}

US troops completed their withdrawal from Air Base 101, located in Niamey.{{Cite news |date=7 July 2024 |title=US troops pull out of Niger's Air Base 101 |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-troops-pull-out-nigers-air-base-101-2024-07-07/ |access-date=7 July 2024 |work=Reuters}}

The US officially returned Air Base 201 in Agadez to Nigerien control.{{Cite news |last=Banchereau |first=Mark |date=5 August 2024 |title=US hands over the last military base in Niger to the ruling junta |url=https://apnews.com/article/niger-united-states-troops-army-military-bases-junta-sahel-coup-1ae5334bc68eb6b45e1e2d612bfb2b6f |access-date=5 August 2024 |work=Associated Press}}

The US Military announced that they had completed their withdrawal from Niger.{{Cite news |date=16 September 2024 |title=US military says it completes Niger withdrawal |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-military-says-it-completes-niger-withdrawal-2024-09-16/ |access-date=16 September 2024 |work=Reuters}}

On 1 August, the French foreign ministry announced that it was preparing to evacuate its citizens and that of other European nationals starting that day, citing the unrest in Niamey, the attack on its embassy, and the closure of Niger's airspace.{{Cite news |last1=Rose |first1=Michel |last2=Kar-Gupta |first2=Sudip |date=1 August 2023 |title=France will start evacuation of French, EU citizens from Niger on Tuesday |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/france-start-evacuation-operations-niger-soon-report-french-media-2023-08-01/ |access-date=1 August 2023 |archive-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801070605/https://www.reuters.com/world/france-start-evacuation-operations-niger-soon-report-french-media-2023-08-01/ |url-status=live}}

The Spanish Defense Ministry said it would evacuate more than 70 Spanish nationals in Niger by air.{{Cite news |last1=Latona |first1=David |last2=Carreño |first2=Belén |date=1 August 2023 |title=Spain to evacuate more than 70 citizens from Niger |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spain-evacuate-more-than-70-citizens-niger-2023-08-01/ |access-date=1 August 2023 |archive-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801153147/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spain-evacuate-more-than-70-citizens-niger-2023-08-01/ |url-status=live}} A Romanian citizen was among the evacuees taken by Spain.{{cite news|url=https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/international/mae-a-realizat-demersurile-necesare-pentru-evacuarea-celui-de-al-cincelea-cetatean-roman-din-niger.html|title=MAE a realizat demersurile necesare pentru evacuarea celui de-al cincelea cetățean român din Niger|first=Ioana|last=Andreescu|publisher=Pro TV|date=4 August 2023|language=ro|access-date=16 August 2023|archive-date=16 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816063403/https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/international/mae-a-realizat-demersurile-necesare-pentru-evacuarea-celui-de-al-cincelea-cetatean-roman-din-niger.html|url-status=live}}

On 2 August, the first evacuation flights were carried out, with an Italian military plane landing in Rome with 87 evacuees{{Cite news |last1=Denti |first1=Antonio |last2=Casilli |first2=Remo |date=2 August 2023 |title=Italian plane with 87 evacuees from Niger arrives in Rome |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/italian-plane-with-87-evacuees-niger-arrives-rome-2023-08-02/ |access-date=2 August 2023 |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802073843/https://www.reuters.com/world/italian-plane-with-87-evacuees-niger-arrives-rome-2023-08-02/ |url-status=live}} and 262 evacuees arriving on a French evacuation flight in Paris.{{Cite news |last1=Ewokor |first1=Chris |last2=Mackintosh |first2=Thomas |date=2 August 2023 |title=Niger coup: Evacuated European nationals arrive in Paris and Rome |language=en |work=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66370002 |access-date=2 August 2023 |archive-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801234345/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66370002 |url-status=live}} In total, up to 2,000 people were evacuated by France.{{Cite web |agency=Agence France-Presse |title=France Says Niger Evacuation Ends With 1,079 Flown Out |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/france-says-niger-evacuation-ends-with-1-079-flown-out-cb60c0d5 |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=barrons.com |language=en-US |archive-date=14 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814105652/https://www.barrons.com/news/france-says-niger-evacuation-ends-with-1-079-flown-out-cb60c0d5 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-03 |title=France ends evacuation operation in Niger |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/03/France-ends-evacuation-operation-in-Niger |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=Al Arabiya English |language=en |archive-date=14 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814105649/https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/03/France-ends-evacuation-operation-in-Niger |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |date=3 August 2023 |title=France completes Niger evacuations, asks junta to 'fully guarantee' embassy safety |language=en |work=Le Monde |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2023/08/03/france-asks-niger-to-fully-guarantee-embassy-safety_6078296_124.html |access-date=5 August 2023 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805022601/https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2023/08/03/france-asks-niger-to-fully-guarantee-embassy-safety_6078296_124.html |url-status=live}} Among the French evacuees were four Romanian citizens.{{cite news|url=https://www.libertatea.ro/stiri/romani-evacuati-niger-mae-4623008|title=Patru români au fost evacuați din Niger, unde a avut loc o lovitură de stat. Alți 20 se află în țara africană, în misiuni UE|first1=Sebastian|last1=Pricop|first2=Cristian|last2=Otopeanu|newspaper=Libertatea|date=2 August 2023|language=ro|access-date=16 August 2023|archive-date=16 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816060357/https://www.libertatea.ro/stiri/romani-evacuati-niger-mae-4623008|url-status=live}}

The U.S. State Department ordered the evacuation of non-emergency government personnel and eligible family members from its embassy, which would remain open for "limited, emergency services to U.S. citizens."{{Cite news |last1=Winsor |first1=Morgan |last2=Crawford |first2=Sharon |last3=El Hammar-Castano |first3=Aicha |last4=Ogao |first4=Emma |date=3 August 2023 |title=US orders partial departure of US embassy in Niger as political unrest escalates |language=en |work=ABC |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-narrow-opportunity-restore-democratic-order-niger-coup/story?id=101891282 |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803000811/https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-narrow-opportunity-restore-democratic-order-niger-coup/story?id=101891282 |url-status=live}} The United Kingdom also ordered a reduction of staff at its embassy.{{Cite news |date=3 August 2023 |title=Niger coup: UK reduces number of staff at embassy in face of unrest after military takeover |language=en |work=Sky News |url=https://news.sky.com/story/niger-coup-uk-reduces-number-of-staff-at-embassy-after-military-takeover-12932788 |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803061925/https://news.sky.com/story/niger-coup-uk-reduces-number-of-staff-at-embassy-after-military-takeover-12932788 |url-status=live}}

In response to the evacuations, the M62 Movement called for a peaceful blockade of Niamey International Airport until "foreign military forces left the country".{{Cite news |last=Beaumont |first=Peter |date=2 August 2023 |title=African bloc to meet to discuss Niger coup as evacuations continue |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/02/african-bloc-to-meet-to-discuss-niger-coup-as-evacuations-continue |access-date=2 August 2023 |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802133756/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/02/african-bloc-to-meet-to-discuss-niger-coup-as-evacuations-continue |url-status=live}}

False claims have been shared online exacerbating tensions brought about by the crisis.{{Cite web |last=Bakare |first=Tonye |date=2023-08-07 |title=Post falsely presents Algeria's position on Niger crisis |url=https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.33QM4EK |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812124301/https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.33QM4EK |archive-date=12 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=Fact Check |language=en}}{{Cite web |last1=Thoms |first1=Silja |last2=Wesolowski |first2=Kathrin |date=2023-08-03 |title=Fact check: Coup in Niger sparks fake news |url=https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-coup-in-niger-sparks-fake-news/a-66421191 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812124250/https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-coup-in-niger-sparks-fake-news/a-66421191 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=DW |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-18 |title=Niger becomes hotbed of disinformation after July 26 coup |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/18/niger-becomes-hotbed-of-disinformation-after-july-26-coup |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818124833/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/18/niger-becomes-hotbed-of-disinformation-after-july-26-coup |url-status=live}}

• Several social media users claimed that Wagner Group forces were deployed to Niamey through a video of a Russian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 landing in Niamey International Airport. Fact-checkers from the BBC later identified this video as footage from 2006 recorded in Khartoum, Sudan.{{Cite news |last=Mwai |first=Peter |date=2023-08-09 |title=Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66406517 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812042804/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66406517 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-12 |work=BBC |language=en-GB}} Old video footage of Wagner Group mercenaries in Africa and Ukraine have also been used to falsely claim that the group was in Niger. Likewise, false claims were also made about French fighter jets landing in Senegal to support an ECOWAS intervention and Burkinabe troops arriving in Niger to defend the junta.
• False claims started circulating that the Nigerien junta ordered the military to detain European nationals. It was claimed that this was done to persuade Western nations to pull their military troops out of Niger. The claim appears to be based on a demand made by the anti-French and pro-junta M62 movement for the hostage-taking of European citizens until foreign forces withdraw. However, the group does not speak for the junta, as junta leader Tchiani stated that French nationals "have never been the object of the slightest threat" and had nothing to fear.{{Cite news |last1=Chrisafis |first1=Angelique |last2=O'Carroll |first2=Lisa |last3=Beaumont |first3=Peter |date=2023-08-01 |title=France begins evacuating its citizens and other Europeans from Niger |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/01/niger-coup-france-evacuate-european-citizens |access-date=2023-08-12 |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811174336/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/01/niger-coup-france-evacuate-european-citizens |url-status=live}}
• False claims posted online suggested that the junta had "with immediate effect, banned the export of uranium to France". There is no evidence that the junta had done so.{{Cite web |last=Bourgery-Gonse |first=Théo |date=2023-08-01 |title=Niger coup: France's Orano confirms nuclear uranium supplies not at risk |url=https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/niger-coup-frances-orano-confirms-nuclear-uranium-supplies-not-at-risk/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811191346/https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/niger-coup-frances-orano-confirms-nuclear-uranium-supplies-not-at-risk/ |archive-date=11 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=Euractiv |language=en-GB}} A similar claim was made that Burkina Faso and Mali were also banning the export of uranium, despite neither country having any active uranium mines. Additionally, false claims that Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso were banning all gold exports were widely circulated.{{cite news |title=Fact Check-Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso not halting exports of uranium and gold |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/fact-check-niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-n/fact-check-niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-not-halting-exports-of-uranium-and-gold-idUSL8N39J4N2 |website=Reuters |date=2 August 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812202957/https://www.reuters.com/article/fact-check-niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-n/fact-check-niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-not-halting-exports-of-uranium-and-gold-idUSL8N39J4N2 |url-status=live}}
• There have been claims made about Algeria, speculating that it would back the junta in the event of a foreign invasion, according to "Algerian news outlets". Although Algeria has stated that it opposes military action, it has not explicitly stated that should such action be taken, it would support the junta. Although Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune officially condemned the coup, he has also condemned military action against the junta and offered to mediate with it and stated that an intervention would likely be a repeat of the situation in Libya.{{cite news |last1=Parker |first1=Claire |date=15 August 2023 |title=Heed lessons of Libya, Algerian foreign minister says after Niger coup |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/15/niger-volatile-algeria-foreign-minister-ahmed-attaf-interview/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230815042154/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/15/niger-volatile-algeria-foreign-minister-ahmed-attaf-interview/ |archive-date=15 August 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}{{cite news |last1=Bobin |first1=Frédéric |date=9 August 2023 |title=Algeria seeks to mediate in Niger crisis |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2023/08/09/algeria-seeks-to-mediate-in-niger-crisis_6086454_124.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231003084432/https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2023/08/09/algeria-seeks-to-mediate-in-niger-crisis_6086454_124.html |archive-date=3 October 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |website=Le Monde}}
• Amateur footage of a large pro-Bazoum rally in Niamey dated 6 August turned out to have been filmed on the day of Bazoum's removal on 26 July.
• Video purportedly showing Bazoum's finance minister in tears after being threatened by the junta with execution over missing funds turned out to be taken from 2021 showing former Justice Minister Marou Amadou expressing his gratitude to former President Mahamadou Issoufou.
• Reports of the junta ordering the expulsion of German ambassador {{Ill|Oliver Schnakenberg|lt=Oliver Schnakenberg|de}}, U.S. ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon and Nigerian ambassador Mohamed Usman were dismissed as false by the Nigerien Foreign Ministry.{{cite news |title=Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave |url=https://www.dw.com/en/niger-junta-gives-french-envoy-48-hours-to-leave/a-66636187 |website=DW |date=26 August 2023 |access-date=26 August 2023 |archive-date=26 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826032728/https://www.dw.com/en/niger-junta-gives-french-envoy-48-hours-to-leave/a-66636187 |url-status=live}}

Prior to the coup, Bazoum had accused the Wagner Group of sponsoring "disinformation campaigns" against him and his government. Other sources identifying with the junta include the Pan-African Group for Trade and Investment (GPCI), which is a media firm founded by pro-Russian Burkinabè businessman Harouna Douamba, and the pan-Africanist TV channel Afrique Media based in Cameroon, which falsely reported Bazoum's resignation on 9 August and has a partnership with the Russian state-controlled media outlet RT.

At least 4.3 million people in Niger are in need of aid including access to food, medicine, and basic goods. According to the United Nations, the figure is likely to rise as international sanctions come into effect. Airspace closure by the junta also complicates efforts to bring humanitarian aid into the country.{{Cite web |title=Sanctions, airspace closures hamper UN humanitarian efforts in Niger |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/sanctions-airspace-closures-hamper-un-humanitarian-efforts-in-niger |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=12 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812064220/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/sanctions-airspace-closures-hamper-un-humanitarian-efforts-in-niger |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Niger: NGOs warn further instability and sanctions could exacerbate humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable including women and children |work=International Rescue Committee |url=https://www.rescue.org/uk/press-release/niger-ngos-warn-further-instability-and-sanctions-could-exacerbate-humanitarian-needs |access-date=2023-08-12 |language=en-gb |archive-date=12 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812064217/https://www.rescue.org/uk/press-release/niger-ngos-warn-further-instability-and-sanctions-could-exacerbate-humanitarian-needs |url-status=live}} By 1 September it was reported that 7,300 tons of food aid was blocked from entering the country due to sanctions while food prices increased by an estimated 21 percent.{{Cite web |title=Food Aid Piles Up At Closed Niger Border |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/food-aid-piles-up-at-closed-niger-border-7eea11d6 |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=barrons.com |language=en-US |archive-date=1 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901202138/https://www.barrons.com/news/food-aid-piles-up-at-closed-niger-border-7eea11d6 |url-status=live}} Niger's food exports, particularly that of onions, have also been affected by sanctions, with prices in neighboring recipient countries such as Ghana doubling as a result of blockages.{{Cite web |last=Mensah |first=Kent |title=A coup happened in Niger. Onion prices doubled in Ghana and its neighbours |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/9/8/a-coup-happened-in-niger-onion-prices-doubled-in-ghana-and-its-neighbours |date=8 September 2023 |website=Aljazeera |language=en-US |access-date=8 September 2023 |archive-date=8 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908151113/https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/9/8/a-coup-happened-in-niger-onion-prices-doubled-in-ghana-and-its-neighbours |url-status=live}}

Citing the effects of the sanctions, the junta announced a 40% reduction in Niger's projected 2023 budget from 3,291 billion CFA francs to 1,981 billion CFA francs.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-07 |title=Niger: Junta revises 2023 budget as sanctions bite over July coup |url=https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/07/niger-junta-revises-2023-budget-by-40-percent-as-sanctions-bite/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Africanews |language=en |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007225355/https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/07/niger-junta-revises-2023-budget-by-40-percent-as-sanctions-bite// |url-status=live}} On 14 November, the West African monetary union debt management agency UMOA reported that since the coup, Niger has missed debt payments totaling 187.136 billion CFA francs ($304 million).{{cite news |last1=Felix |first1=Bate |last2=Heavens |first2=Andrew |last3=Baum |first3=Bernadette |title=Niger debt default reaches $304 million due to sanctions- agency |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/niger-misses-interest-payment-its-debt-agency-2023-11-14/ |website=Reuters |date=14 November 2023 |access-date=15 November 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Agbetiloye |first1=Adekunle |title=Niger's debt default hits $304 million under sanctions |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/nigers-debt-default-hits-dollar304-million-under-sanctions-agency/ypzk2x2 |website=Business Insider |date=14 November 2023 |access-date=15 November 2023}}

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• Benin–Niger Crisis
• Coup Belt
• 2020 Malian coup d'état
• 2021 Malian coup d'état
• 2021 Guinean coup d'état
• January 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état
• September 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état
• 2023 Nigerien coup d'état
• 2023 Gabonese coup d'état

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