Niger's military announces coup
Soldiers in Niger have announced a coup, imposing a curfew and closing borders in a country that is a key U.S. ally in West Africa.
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Niger's military announces a coup on national television
The U.S. is calling for the president of Niger to be released after soldiers say they have seized power in a coup in the West African country.
Niger's presidential guard has detained President Bazoum, raising fears of a coup
Soldiers from Niger's presidential guard have blockaded the presidential palace, and regional African leaders condemned the move as an "attempted coup."
The president of Niger has been removed in a coup
The President of the West African nation of Niger has been removed in a coup. President Mohamed Bazoum has been held hostage by his own guard at his residence since early Wednesday morning.
Niger's president has been detained, prompting fears of another coup
The president of Niger has been detained in his residence by his personal guards — prompting fears of another attempted coup in an unstable region of West Africa.
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