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Niger's Coup vs. Coup: Do Two Wrongs Make a Right?

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President Mamadou Tandja of Niger, seen with former United Nations chief Kofi Annan: Soldiers attacked the palace where the president and his Cabinet were meeting.

  • Niger:   Seizure of Power in Country

    State Department, 24 February 2010

    The following is a question-and-answer session held by William Fitzgerald, Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, on the U.S. reaction to the coup in Niger overthrowing… Read more »

  • Niger:  When is a Coup not a Coup? The AU's Dilemma

    allAfrica, 19 February 2010

    Events in Niger are unfolding as a classic coup d'etat: after gun battles in the capital, Niamey, President Mamadou Tandja was captured by the military, including members of his… Read more »

  • Niger:   Is Coup Retaliation for Tandja's Wrongs?

    UNIRIN, 19 February 2010

    Opposition parties, Niger's largest union and members of civil society announced their support on 19 February for a military ruling council that abducted President Mamadou Tandja… Read more »

  • Niger:   Tandja Ousted After Third Term Bid

    This Day, 19 February 2010

    Niger Republic was thrown into fresh turmoil yesterday as the military ousted President Mamadou Tandja. Read more »

  • Niger:   Military Seize Power in Coup d'Etat

    Leadership, 18 February 2010

    Nigerien troops stormed the presidential complex amid deadly gun battles in Niamey yesterday and seized President Mamadou Tandja and his cabinet in a coup d'etat. Read more »

  • Niger:   Turmoil in Country Raises Fears of Coup

    UNIRIN, 18 February 2010

    Small vendors abandoned their stalls as the typical lunch hour break opened with gunfire at the presidential palace shortly after 1pm local time in Niger's capital, Niamey. Read more »

  • Niger:   AU Chief Condemns Seizure of Power

    African Union, 19 February 2010

    The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Mr. Jean Ping, is following with concern the prevailing situation in Niamey, Niger. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Statement on Niger

    Nigeria First, 18 February 2010

    His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCON, Chairman of ECOWAS and Acting President of Federal Republic of Nigeria has expressed deep concern about the reports of shooting… Read more »

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