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The Latest Breaking News on Niger faces multiple crises three months after military coup

Timeline: A history of coups in Niger

Wednesday’s events marks the fifth coup in the West African nation’s history since it gained independence from France.

Who is Omar Tchiani, leader of Niger’s new military government?

Who is Omar Tchiani, leader of Niger’s new military government?

The general has been the head of the presidential guards unit since 2015 and a close ally of former President Issoufou.

‘Deteriorating security’: What led to Niger’s coup and what next?

‘Deteriorating security’: What led to Niger’s coup and what next?

Niger plotters cited worsening insecurity in their takeover speech, a go-to reason for recent coups in the Sahel.

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What’s happening in Niger? And what does it mean for President Mohamed Bazoum?

The nation’s leader has been toppled in a coup backed by the country’s military leadership

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How the attempted coup in Niger could expand the reach of extremism, and Wagner, in West Africa

Until Wednesday’s coup attempt in Niger, the United States' security ally had avoided the military takeovers that destabilized West African neighbors in recent years

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Niger's army command declares support for coup launched by presidential guard

Niger's army command on Thursday declared its support for a coup instigated the previous day by soldiers of the presidential guard, saying its priority was to avoid destabilising the country.

Niger army pledges allegiance to coup makers

Army chief says in a statement the decision was necessary to avoid fighting within the armed forces.

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Niger’s Bazoum: ‘Hard-won’ democratic gains will be protected despite coup

Niger’s Bazoum: ‘Hard-won’ democratic gains will be protected despite coup

Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou says ‘all democrats and patriots’ needed to help make the coup fail.

Niger coup leader calls for support amid claims he is now head of state

Niger coup leader calls for support amid claims he is now head of state

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani appeals to governments who backed democratically elected Mohamed Bazoum

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Mutinous soldiers say they've taken Niger. The government says a coup won't be tolerated

Mutinous soldiers say they've taken Niger. The government says a coup won't be tolerated

Nigeriens awoke to a divided country after mutinous soldiers claimed to have ousted the president

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Niger’s ousted president hits back as UK slams coup

Niger’s ousted president hits back as UK slams coup

The UK Government condemned the coup ‘in the strongest possible terms’ and said it was closely monitoring the situation

Evening Standard

Niger's military coup widely condemned following overthrow of President Bazoum

Niger's military coup widely condemned following overthrow of President Bazoum

The United Nations, African Union and Western governments have strongly condemned Niger’s military for removing President Mohamed Bazoum from power – and the overthrow of his government – in an apparent coup.

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World leaders condemn ‘unconstitutional’ military takeover in Niger

World leaders condemn ‘unconstitutional’ military takeover in Niger

US calls for detained president’s immediate release as UN condemns ‘unconstitutional change in government’ in Niger.

Niger soldiers oust president Bazoum’s government in late night coup

Niger soldiers oust president Bazoum’s government in late night coup

Country’s borders closed ’until the situation has stabilised’ and all institutions of republic suspended

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Explainer: Niger a linchpin for stability in Africa’s ‘coup belt’

President Mohamed Bazoum, arrested by soldiers who announced coup, is described as ‘west’s only hope’ in stabilising jihadist-plagued Sahel region

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