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Niger's military junta has announced plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and undermining national security. This is the latest sign that the junta intends to resist international pressure to return power to Mr. Bazoum. BBC Africa reports that he has been held in the basement of his palace since the military staged a coup about three weeks ago. Mr. Bazoum was in "good spirits" despite being […]
Niger’s junta has threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if the Economic Countries of West African States (ECOWAS) attempt any military intervention to restore his rule. Daily Mail reports that a United States military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said representatives of the junta told the U.S. Under Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, of the threat to Bazoum during her visit to the country this week. President Bazoum, […]
Niger's ousted leader has urged the US and "entire international community" to help "restore... constitutional order" after last week's coup. In an opinion piece in the Washington Post, President Mohamed Bazoum said he was writing "as a hostage". He also warned that the region could fall further under Russian influence, via the Wagner Group which already operates in neighbouring countries. Niger's West African neighbours have threatened military intervention. On Thursday, the coup […]
