Coups in West Africa
The July 26 military coup in Niger has escalated the already existing tensions in the West African region. General Abdurrahman Tchiani, the head of Niger’s elite presidential guard has...
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The July 26 military coup in Niger has escalated the already existing tensions in the West African region. General Abdurrahman Tchiani, the head of Niger’s elite presidential guard has...
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger junta, has said the military is ready for dialogue. Since his gang overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, Tchiani’s regime has shunned several peaceful overtures. But his latest move comes as ECOWAS prepares to invade the country. Speaking during a meeting with…
In the early hours of July 26, 2023, the presidential guard spearheaded a coup d’ etat against Niger president, Mohamed Bazoum. The coup marked a significant shift in Niger’s geopolitical trajectory. Led by Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani and other military figures, this move was accompanied by the closure of national borders and the imposition of a curfew.
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“The recent decision of the ECOWAS Heads of State remains a strong pointer that they are determined to prosecute the war. “Our leaders must find a way of remaining in constant communication with the rest of us. The idea of behaving as if the citizens and their wishes do not matter, cannot be the best option for our leaders. They should respect our wishes.