“I hope they will keep the door open to diplomacy," a senior U.S. official said. The United States has now had "direct contact" with Niger's junta leaders, but the conversations have yet to ...

(Reuters) - Canada will suspend direct development assistance to the government of Niger in response to the attempted coup d’état in the West African nation, the federal government said on Saturday. A ...

Niger has been an important ally to the United States in the Sahel region of Africa, and the nation's recent coup has caused concern among Western observers, especially given Russia's growing ...

An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local media.

NIAMEY, Niger -- An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local media.

The U.S has no plans to evacuate American citizens from Niger after a coup in the country six days ago, despite efforts from European countries to fly out their nationals, the White House said Tuesday ...

The United States has now had "direct contact" with Niger's junta leaders, but the conversations have yet to substantially move the needle as the West African nation -- a key ally on counterterrorism ...

Adds details from the statement in paragraphs 4-5, background on Niger coup Aug 5 (Reuters) - Canada will suspend direct development assistance to the government of Niger in response to the attempted ...