Military leaders struggle to find a solution to Sahel country’s political crisis
Pro-western leader remains in detention despite hint of Ecowas talks
The UN and others have expressed fear for the safety of Mohamed Bazoum and his family as his country is fought over
Regional leaders reiterate demand for release of deposed president Bazoum and return to constitutional order
Union of west African states had threatened intervention if coup leaders did not restore Mohamed Bazoum by Sunday
Regional bloc says it will ‘strike’ at time and manner of its choosing
Neighbours led by Nigeria have threatened military action unless coup leaders restore democracy by Sunday
Fall of Mohamed Bazoum risks leaving the stage to jihadist or Russian groups
Paris expected to ‘tread very carefully’ given level of anti-French and anti-western sentiment in Sahel region
Tchiani says he has taken over because of deteriorating security and economic hardship
Removal of democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum will fuel instability in a volatile region
Diplomatic effort under way to reverse developments in what was last democracy in region
Overthrow of president Mohamed Bazoum would remove ‘only western ally still standing’ in troubled Sahel region
Newly elected leader Bazoum appeals for aircraft and intelligence to combat Islamists
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