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The announcement came after a day of uncertainty as members of Niger’s presidential guard surrounded the presidential palace and detained President Mohamed Bazoum.
President Mohamed Bazoum was one of the West’s most reliable partners in a volatile region threatened by militant extremists and prone to coups.
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Mutinous soldiers claimed to have overthrown Niger's democratically elected president, announcing on state television late Wednesday that they have put an end to the government over the African country's deteriorating security.
Members of Niger’s presidential guard surrounded the presidential palace earlier Wednesday and detained President Mohamed Bazoum, prompting outcry from U.S. and African leaders.