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Military Rule Is On The Rise In Africa - Nothing Good Came From It In The Past
In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back.
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France Begins Withdrawing Its Troops From Niger
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the military said Tuesday.
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France To Withdraw Ambassador, Troops From Niger: President Macron
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that France would withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the coming months, a move welcomed by Niger's military leaders as a "step towards sovereignty".
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Niger's Military Rulers Ban French Aircraft From Its Airspace
Niger's military rulers have banned "French aircraft" from flying over the country's airspace, according to the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) website.
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These 6 African Countries Have Witnessed 8 Military Coups Since 2020
The turbulent continent of Africa has experienced eight coups since August 2020, after army officers in Gabon deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday.
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African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup as 12 troops Die In New Attack
The African Union said Tuesday it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored.
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Niger's Military Junta To Prosecute Ex President For "High Treason"
Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
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Niger Military Junta Leaders Urged To Restore Order Before Deadline
West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc push coup leaders in Niamey to restore constitutional order before an approaching deadline.
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Niger's New Junta Threatens Immediate Response Against "Aggression"
Niger's newly installed junta has threatened an immediate response to any "aggression or attempted aggression", as the clock ticks down on a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week's coup.
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Spain To Evacuate Over 70 Citizens From Niger Amid Coup
The Spanish government is preparing to evacuate more than 70 Spaniards in Niger by air after the military seized power in West African country, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
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France To Evacuate Citizens From Niger "Very Soon": Embassy
France will "very soon" start to evacuate its nationals from Niger, where a coup last week has unleashed anti-French protests, Paris's embassy in Niamey said Tuesday.
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Niger's Army General Declares Himself Leader After Announcing Coup
Niger's putschists named an army general as the new leader of the unstable jihadist-hit nation on Friday and warned against any foreign military intervention.
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Niger Military Chief Backs Coup Leaders Amid Outcry From World Community
Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who said they had overthrown the government, despite a defiant stand by the country's elected president and an outcry from the world community.
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Niger's Military Announces Coup; Soldiers Detain President: 5 Points
Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup in the West African nation on Wednesday when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.
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Military Coup In Niger: President Detained, All Institutions Suspended
Soldiers claimed Wednesday to have overthrown the government of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum in a statement read out on national television, after a day in which the leader was detained in his official residence.
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Military Rule Is On The Rise In Africa - Nothing Good Came From It In The Past
In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back.
-
France Begins Withdrawing Its Troops From Niger
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the military said Tuesday.
-
France To Withdraw Ambassador, Troops From Niger: President Macron
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that France would withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the coming months, a move welcomed by Niger's military leaders as a "step towards sovereignty".
-
Niger's Military Rulers Ban French Aircraft From Its Airspace
Niger's military rulers have banned "French aircraft" from flying over the country's airspace, according to the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) website.
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These 6 African Countries Have Witnessed 8 Military Coups Since 2020
The turbulent continent of Africa has experienced eight coups since August 2020, after army officers in Gabon deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday.
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African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup as 12 troops Die In New Attack
The African Union said Tuesday it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored.
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Niger's Military Junta To Prosecute Ex President For "High Treason"
Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
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Niger Military Junta Leaders Urged To Restore Order Before Deadline
West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc push coup leaders in Niamey to restore constitutional order before an approaching deadline.
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Niger's New Junta Threatens Immediate Response Against "Aggression"
Niger's newly installed junta has threatened an immediate response to any "aggression or attempted aggression", as the clock ticks down on a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week's coup.
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Spain To Evacuate Over 70 Citizens From Niger Amid Coup
The Spanish government is preparing to evacuate more than 70 Spaniards in Niger by air after the military seized power in West African country, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
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France To Evacuate Citizens From Niger "Very Soon": Embassy
France will "very soon" start to evacuate its nationals from Niger, where a coup last week has unleashed anti-French protests, Paris's embassy in Niamey said Tuesday.
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Niger's Army General Declares Himself Leader After Announcing Coup
Niger's putschists named an army general as the new leader of the unstable jihadist-hit nation on Friday and warned against any foreign military intervention.
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Niger Military Chief Backs Coup Leaders Amid Outcry From World Community
Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who said they had overthrown the government, despite a defiant stand by the country's elected president and an outcry from the world community.
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Niger's Military Announces Coup; Soldiers Detain President: 5 Points
Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup in the West African nation on Wednesday when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.
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Military Coup In Niger: President Detained, All Institutions Suspended
Soldiers claimed Wednesday to have overthrown the government of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum in a statement read out on national television, after a day in which the leader was detained in his official residence.
