EXACTLY 70 years separate the July 26, 1953, suicidal attack on Moncada Barracks by Cuban youths who wanted to remove the military from power, and this Wednesday’s coup in Niger Republic which removed elected President Mohamed Bazoum and restored military rule. The coup plotters, styling themselves as the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Read More…
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Niger President Mohamed Bazoum Deposed in Military Coup; West Expresses Concern
Late on Wednesday, a group of soldiers appeared on Niger’s national television, announcing the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from power. Colonel Amadou Abdramane, flanked by nine other officers, read a statement declaring that the defence and security forces had taken this action due to the deteriorating security situation and perceived mismanagement of the country. Read More…
Nigerian forces may have killed children in airstrike over border in Niger, Nigerien official alleges
Nigerien state television and an aid agency said on Sunday that the Nigerian military may have killed and wounded children in an airstrike in neighbouring Niger Republic. Nigeria’s armed forces said that they were still investigating. The attack is said to have taken place in the village of Nachadé in the region of Maradi, Niger, Read More…