Soldiers surround Niger's president; African groups call it a coup attempt
Members of Niger’s presidential guard surrounded the presidential palace in what African organizations called an attempted coup.
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Members of Niger’s presidential guard surrounded the presidential palace in what African organizations called an attempted coup.
President Mohamed Bazoum, arrested by soldiers who announced coup, is described as ‘west’s only hope’ in stabilising jihadist-plagued Sahel region
The soldiers said they had closed the country's borders, suspended all institutions and implemented a nationwide curfew
The announcement Wednesday night comes after a day of uncertainty as members of Niger's presidential guard surrounded the presidential palace, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum.
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Members of Niger’s presidential guard surrounded the presidential palace Wednesday in what African organizations called an attempted coup against the country's democratically elected leader. The U.S.