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)

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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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