Coverage dated July 25, 2023 to July 26, 2023

Analysts: Niger Coup by Elite Presidential Guard Might Be Short Lived

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International community will not let Niger go down, analyst says after democratically elected President Bazoum was detained

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NPR
Niger's presidential guard has detained President Bazoum, raising fears of a coup (opens NPR)
Published Jul 25, 2023
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Soldiers from Niger's presidential guard have blockaded the presidential palace, and regional leaders have condemned the move as an "attempted coup."
Shore News Network
Niger 'coup attempt' sparks condemnation by African neighbours (opens Shore News Network)
Published Jul 25, 2023
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By Moussa Aksar and Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -Presidential guards were holding Niger President Mohamed Bazoum inside his palace in the capital
Fox News
Rebelling soldiers surround Niger's presidential palace in apparent coup attempt (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 25, 2023
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Democratically-elected Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly detained by the country's presidential guard in an apparent coup attempt.
Deutsche Welle
Niger president's own guards detain him in 'coup' bid – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 25, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
President Mohamed Bazoum said his own guards were detaining him in the presidential palace in Niamey, but that the army remained loyal and had told the rebelling soldiers to stand down.
Deutsche Welle
Niger: Soldiers claim to have overthrown President Bazoum – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 25, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
A group of soldiers in Niger said that President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power. They also said the nation's borders are closed and a curfew has been imposed "until further notice."
Courthouse News Service
African leaders condemn coup attempt against Niger’s president after his home is surrounded (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Jul 25, 2023
Courthouse News Service's feed description
In the decades before Mohamed Bazoum's election, Niger had multiple coups, and he thwarted an attempted coup days before he was sworn into office.
France 24
African Union, ECOWAS condemn ‘attempted coup’ in Niger (opens France 24)
Published Jul 25, 2023
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The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday condemned an “attempted coup" d’Etat in Niger and called for President Mohamed Bazoum to be liberated amid reports…
Shore News Network
Niger president held by guards, prompting regional fears of attempted coup (opens Shore News Network)
Published Jul 25, 2023
Shore News Network's feed description
By Moussa Aksar and Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -Presidential guards were holding Niger President Mohamed Bazoum inside his palace in the capital
Deutsche Welle
Niger coup bid: What we know so far – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Niger has been rocked by what could be its fifth coup since it gained independence from France in 1960. But detained President Mohamed Bazoum has remained defiant. DW has an overview.
NPR
The president of Niger has been removed in a coup (opens NPR)
Published Jul 26, 2023
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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.
Voice of America
Analysts: Niger Coup by Elite Presidential Guard Might Be Short Lived (opens Voice of America)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
International community will not let Niger go down, analyst says after democratically elected President Bazoum was detained
New York Times
Military in Niger Announces Coup After Soldiers Detain President (opens New York Times)
Published Jul 26, 2023
New York Times's feed description
President Mohamed Bazoum was one of the West’s most reliable partners in a volatile region threatened by militant extremists and prone to coups.
Hot Air
Attempted coup in Niger (opens Hot Air)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Hot Air's feed description
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum on Thursday defiantly vowed to protect “hard-won” democratic gains after he was detained by elite troops who declared they had taken power in the tro...
Local News 8
Niger soldiers claim power after president’s own guards reportedly seize him (opens Local News 8)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Sarah Dean, Niamh Kennedy and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly seized by members of the presidential guard on Wednesday, sparking international condemnation and renewed uncertainty in a volatile p…
Al Jazeera
How will the coup in Niger affect the fight against armed groups in Sahel? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Soldiers remove President Bazoum, blaming him for deteriorating security in the West African nation.
Forbes
What You Need To Know About The Apparent Coup In Niger (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Forbes's feed description
While Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum has said the attempted coup can be reversed, the army chief announced his support for Wednesday’s coup.
Al Jazeera
Niger coup live: Unrest as army backs guards who moved against Bazoum (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Niger’s Mohamed Bazoum says ‘hard-won gains’ will be protected as army pledges allegiance to forces that toppled him.
New York Post
Niger soldiers say President Mohamed Bazoum’s government has been removed (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 26, 2023
New York Post's feed description
The soldiers warned against any foreign intervention, adding that they will respect Bazoum’s wellbeing.
The Daily Caller
REPORT: Soldiers Announce They’ve Overthrown President Of Niger Over Security Deterioration (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 26, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Niger soldiers claimed to have overthrown democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. All institutions have been suspended.
Al Jazeera
‘Coup attempt’ in Niger: Here’s what we know so far (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
A quick look at the attempted coup against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held inside his palace.
Voice of America
Niger Soldiers Claim to Overthrow President Bazoum (opens Voice of America)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
US, UN, ECOWAS condemn apparent coup attempt in Niger
The Guardian
Army backs coup as Niger president vows to protect democratic gains (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 26, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Reports Mohamed Bazoum being held by plotters, who earlier announced suspension of all state institutions
Digital Journal
Mohamed Bazoum: Niger president never far from coup threat (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
As Sahel countries such as Mali and Burkina Faso fell to military junta rule in recent years, Niger's Mohamed Bazoum stood as one of the region's few
CBS News
Niger "coup bid" sees President Mohamed Bazoum defiant but detained by his own guard (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 26, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The challenge to the democratically elected leader in a "critical" U.S. partner nation is the latest in series of coup attempts in the tumultuous Sahel region.
Al Jazeera
Soldiers in Niger claim to have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 26, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Group of soldiers appear on television to announce toppling of Bazoum’s government as US calls for president’s release.

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