Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in NigerNiger, a landlocked country in West Africa, is facing a political crisis after a military coup overthrew the democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023.
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What is coup in Niger?
Yet another African country is in the news for a military coup. This time, it's the West African country of Niger. On July 29th, General Tchiani declared himself the leader of Niger after instigating a military coup against the president, Mohammed Bazoum.
Why did the Niger coup happen?
Amadou Abdramane, a spokesman for those who carried out the coup, read out a printed statement justifying their actions as a response to “the deteriorating security situation and bad social and economic governance.” Niger faces several Islamist insurgencies in its southern region, and people across the country have ...
What caused the coup in Niger?
The current coup plotters have blamed rising insecurity and a lack of economic growth. They stated that the intervention was necessary to avoid “the gradual and inevitable demise” of the country.
Who is the leader of the Niger coup?
Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power. Once involved in peacekeeping efforts in war-hit countries, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has now triggered a major crisis in West Africa by staging a coup in Niger.
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