Dr Muhammad Dan Suleiman says Niger is a critical location for intelligence sharing and combating terrorism and it wouldn't make strategic sense for the US to pull out like France.
UN, US condemn Niger junta's plans to prosecute ousted president
The United Nations has labelled the move as a sign the coup leaders are unwilling to explore a peaceful path out of the crisis.
Niger junta to prosecute ousted president on charges of high treason
Pressure is building on the coup leaders to release Mohamed Bazoum, as neighbouring countries threaten to use military intervention.
Niger's ousted president to be prosecuted for high treason
The military junta say it will prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger".
Anti-colonialism is rippling through Africa, but Putin's enemy could reap the benefit
Across West Africa, a sweeping popular movement shaped by anger towards France, the country's former coloniser, is gathering steam and Vladimir Putin is watching very closely.
Niger coup leaders ignore deadline to reinstate ousted leader
The military junta have closed the country's airspace in fear of foreign intervention.
West African nations considering whether to take action amid Niger coup
West African nations are considering whether to take military action against Niger after coup leaders missed a deadline to reinstate the country's President.
Thousands of Niger coup supporters gather for military rally
A military rally has drawn thousands of coup supporters to a national stadium.
Evacuations of stranded foreign citizens underway as Niger tensions boil
Fear of an all-out conflict has emerged, after opposing neighbouring countries declared support for the coup and former government.
Evacuations begin in Niger as neighbouring countries warn of war
Niger's new military leaders arrest senior politicians and warn against any foreign attempts to extract ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
Who is the Niger general who ousted a president he was meant to protect?
After climbing the ranks of Niger's army, Abdourahamane Tiani was handed one of the military's most prized appointments: the head of an elite unit set up to protect the president. Last week, he used his position to do the opposite.
First pictures of Niger's ousted president emerge
Pictures of Niger's ousted president have emerged, amid neighbouring diplomatic leaders vowing to restore democracy in the country.
Niger's military junta accuses France of planning aerial attacks
The country's former colonial power is accused of planning to free detained president Mohamed Bazoum and reinstall his government.
African nations threaten force as Niger protests against coup intervention
Images show demonstrators burning French flags and embassy doors as surrounding nations threaten sanctions amid Niger coup.
EU suspends support and security cooperation after coup
ABC correspondent Tom Joyner explains how the coup could affect the global community and the mounting international pressure urging the leaders of Niger's military coup to stand down.
Niger coup leader proclaims himself as head of state
The country's democratically elected leader Mohamed Bazoum has been detained after a military faction stormed the presidential palace.
Military overthrow democratically elected President in Niger
Dr Marco Duranti says the Niger coup also poses a concern for the uranium market as the nation is a key strategic location for the element.
Soldiers claim they have removed the president of Niger from power
Members of President Mohamed Bazoum's presidential guard claim to have ousted him.
Niger soldiers remove president, seize power in coup
Colonel Amadou Abdramane appears in a video saying Niger's defence forces are putting an end to President Mohamed Bazoum's regime.
Niger's president Mohamed Bazoum held by his own guards, prompting fears of attempted coup
The president's office says elements of the presidential guard tried to move against President Mohamed Bazoum, and warns that the army will attack if they don’t back down.
German aid worker freed after kidnapping in Niger
A 63-year-old German aid worker is freed more than four years after he was kidnapped in western Niger.