The ouster of Mohamed Bazoum by Niger’s military presents an important opportunity to Russia’s Wagner group.
Tag: Niger
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Few Options on Niger Crisis for West African Leaders
Two weeks after a military junta ousted the elected president in Niger, West African leaders meeting in Nigeria said all options were still on the table to restore democracy there.
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Amid Niger Coup, Nigeria Grapples with Potential Military Intervention
An ongoing coup in Niger could shape the future of a West African regional bloc and the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the newly elected leader of Nigeria.
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Niger is Latest African Country Where France’s Fortunes are Fading
A recent military takeover in Niger has thrown into uncertainty the future of France’s presence in West and Central Africa, raising doubts about the future of U.S. military involvement there, too.
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Niger Coup: Here’s What to Know
Amid an unpredictable military coup, neighboring countries have threatened to go to war — some to scuttle the coup, and others to ensure its success.