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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »