2023
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Niger Coup: A Shocking Setback for Democracy in the Sahel
Niger’s coup: What you need to know What happened? Niger’s democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown in a coup on February 24, 2023. The coup was carried out by the presidential guards, who arrested Bazoum and suspended the country’s constitution. Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani was then installed as head of state. The coup is a […]