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Niger: Attack On Presidential Palace an 'Attempted Coup'
DW, 31 March 2021
A military unit attempted to seize the presidential palace in Niger's capital, according to the government, just days before the country's new president Mohamed Bazoum takes… Read more »
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Niger: Big Challenges Confront President Mohamed Bazoum
DW, 31 March 2021
Niger's new president faces daunting tasks even before taking office. Terror attacks and massive opposition demonstrations are a sign that things are not going to get any easier. Read more »
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Niger: Gunfire Erupts in Capital Days Before Inauguration
DW, 31 March 2021
Gunfire was reported overnight in the Niger capital of Niamey, just days before the country's new president Mohamed Bazoum takes office. Read more »
'Attempted Coup' in Niger Days Before Bazoum's Swearing-In
Niger's government says a military unit attempted to seize the presidential palace in Niamey, just days before new president Mohamed Bazoum takes office in the country's first ever democratic transition of power. Bazoum is due to be sworn in on April 2, 2021, taking over from President Mahamane Ousmane, who disputed the election results. Deutsche Welle reports that spokesperson Abdourahamane Zakaria said the coup attempt was intended to "imperil democracy". The government claimed the security situation was under control after the militants attempted to seize the presidential palace, with several arrests having been made. Attacks by militants have grown since Bazoum's victory in February presidential election.
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Local security sources say that over 100 civilians were killed in gun attacks in Niger's border area with Mali, in the three villages of Intazayene, Bakorat and Wistane on March ... Read more »
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Local media sources in Niger and members of the internet measurement community have reported that restrictions to mobile internet networks were imposed in parts of the country, ... Read more »
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Nigeriens went to the polls on Sunday in the second round of the country's presidential election. The vote was called after outgoing President Mahamadou ... Read more »
