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France's FM says attempted coup in Niger not 'final' as putschists win army backing

Putschists in Niger said Thursday they had won broad army support and called for calm in the troubled country, but former colonial power France said it did not consider the attempted coup to be "final".

Timeline: A history of coups in Niger

Timeline: A history of coups in Niger

Wednesday’s events marks the fifth coup in the West African nation’s history since it gained independence from France.

Who is Omar Tchiani, leader of Niger’s new military government?

Who is Omar Tchiani, leader of Niger’s new military government?

The general has been the head of the presidential guards unit since 2015 and a close ally of former President Issoufou.

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‘Deteriorating security’: What led to Niger’s coup and what next?

Niger plotters cited worsening insecurity in their takeover speech, a go-to reason for recent coups in the Sahel.

What’s happening in Niger? And what does it mean for President Mohamed Bazoum?

The nation’s leader has been toppled in a coup backed by the country’s military leadership

The Independent UK

Niger’s Bazoum: ‘Hard-won’ democratic gains will be protected despite coup

Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou says ‘all democrats and patriots’ needed to help make the coup fail.

Niger coup leader calls for support amid claims he is now head of state

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani appeals to governments who backed democratically elected Mohamed Bazoum

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Niger's military coup widely condemned following overthrow of President Bazoum

Niger's military coup widely condemned following overthrow of President Bazoum

The United Nations, African Union and Western governments have strongly condemned Niger’s military for removing President Mohamed Bazoum from power – and the overthrow of his government – in an apparent coup.

Radio France Internationale

Niger soldiers oust president Bazoum’s government in late night coup

Niger soldiers oust president Bazoum’s government in late night coup

Country’s borders closed ’until the situation has stabilised’ and all institutions of republic suspended

The Independent UK

Soldiers in Niger claim to have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum

Soldiers in Niger claim to have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum

Group of soldiers appear on television to announce toppling of Bazoum’s government as US calls for president’s release.

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed

Soldiers claimed to have overthrown Niger's government on Thursday after members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.

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