Mohamed Bazoum

• U.S. declares ousting of Niger’s president a coup, suspends military aid, training

  In the months since July's coup the U.S. has drawdown some of its troops and moved others from the air base near the capital Niamey, to another in Agadez.

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  Oct 10, 2023
  
• Niger residents, fearing invasion, call for army recruitment to protect coup

  ECOWAS has activated a 'standby force' to restore order in Niger after the junta ignored a deadline to release and reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.

  World

  Aug 16, 2023
  
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• Niger coup leaders to prosecute deposed president for ‘high treason’

  Mohamed Bazoum Bazoum was ousted by members of his presidential guard on July 26 and has since been under house arrest in the presidential compound in the capital, Niamey.

  World

  Aug 14, 2023
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• Niger’s military leaders shore up support as hundreds rally in the capital

  The coup has been strongly condemned by Western countries and the West African regional bloc known as ECOWAS, which has threatened to use force.

  World

  Aug 3, 2023
• Niger coup: European nations carry out evacuations as regional tensions rise

  France, Italy and Spain all announced evacuations for their citizens and other Europeans following concerns that they could become trapped after soldiers seized power.

  World

  Aug 2, 2023
• Niger coup ‘threatens the stability’ of region, Canada says. What to know

  On July 26, Niger’s presidential guard claimed to have overthrown Mohamed Bazoum, the country's democratically elected president, after detaining him in his palace.

  World

  Aug 1, 2023
• Canada ‘strongly condemns’ Niger coup, but not threatening sanctions yet

  The Trudeau government has given no indication it is thinking of cutting back on development and humanitarian dollars for Niger, which has amounted to roughly $60 million per year.

  World

  Jul 31, 2023
• Niger coup leaders given ultimatum to reinstate president in one week

  Economic sanctions could have a deep impact on Nigeriens, who live in the third-poorest country in the world, according to the latest U.N. data.

  World

  Jul 31, 2023
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• Niger government defiant after army claims to oust president

  People in Niger awoke to a divided country Thursday after mutinous soldiers claimed to have ousted the president. But the government said it will never accept their rule.

  World

  Jul 27, 2023