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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.
President Mohamed Bazoum: What’s happening in Niger?
NIAMEY, Niger—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. The soldiers said all institutions had been suspended and security forces were managing the situation. They urged external…
Niger soldiers claimed to have overthrown democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. All institutions have been suspended.
Niger had long been considered an anchor of stability in the region. But the attempted coup in the Sahel country could shatter this picture.