Five people have been killed in Nigeria's northeastern Maiduguri after a bomb exploded during prayer at a mosque on Wednesday night, a police statement said. (Pics/AFP)

Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation (Pics/AFP)

US State Department Matthew Miller said that Acting Secretary Victoria Nuland met with leaders of the junta in Niger, making it clear that there would be consequences if they didn't return to the diplomatic path (Pics/AFP)

Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday (Pics/AFP)

Niger's new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally-televised speech on Wednesday night, and called on the population to be ready to defend the nation (Pics/AFP)

West Africa

In Photos: Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5, over 30 injured

In Photos: Pope Francis calls for peaceful end to the Niger crisis

US warns military junta of consequences if constitution is not restored in Niger

In Photos: Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires

In Photos: Niger's military ruler warns against foreign meddling

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