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FILE PHOTO: Colonel Amadou Abdramane. © ORTN - Télé Sahel / AFP The military governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), claiming the regional bloc has become a tool for foreign powers, posing a threat to member states. The decision was made
The decision comes after the bloc suspended the three countries following military takeovers.
Niger's mutinous military regime announced on Sunday that it will charge ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason," a charge that could carry the death penalty.
Niamey, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The provisional military government of Niger appointed Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, a civilian economist who is a veteran in government posts, as prime minister.
STORY: France has neither confirmed nor denied being given authorization to carry out strikes aimed at freeing Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum.