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W. African bloc to meet after Niger defies coup ultimatum

admin | August 7, 2023

By AFP West African leaders will hold a summit on the crisis in Niger this week after the country’s military rulers defied an ultimatum to restore the elected government or face possible military intervention. In its first official reaction since Niger ignored the deadline of midnight (2300 GMT) on Sunday […]

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Niger soldiers claim to have overthrown president

admin | July 27, 2023

By AFP Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger’s government following an apparent coup in the West African nation on Wednesday when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum. Members of the elite guard sealed off access to the president’s residence and offices in the capital Niamey, and after […]