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Nigerien minister in exile calls for Bazoum's release before negotiations

Niger's junta has no legitimacy to try President Mohamed Bazoum, exiled foreign minister Hassoumi Massoudou told RFI and France 24 in an interview.

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Chadian president welcomes Niger's junta-appointed prime minister

Chadian president welcomes Niger's junta-appointed prime minister

Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno welcomed Niger's junta-appointed prime minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, for a visit on Tuesday, the Chadian government announced. A spokesperson for the West African bloc ECOWAS confirmed the group will meet in Ghana later this week to discuss a possible intervention in Niger. Follow…

Niger junta has 'no legitimacy' to try President Bazoum, exiled minister tells FRANCE 24

Niger junta has 'no legitimacy' to try President Bazoum, exiled minister tells FRANCE 24

Niger's exiled Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou said the military junta has no right to prosecute the country's deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum, and called for constitutional order to be restored through negotiations in an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and sister radio station RFI.

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Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded?

Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26.

Niger coup makers: Ousted gov’t ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna rejects allegations, says it’s still ‘possible’ to restore president to power.

Niger's army command declares support for coup launched by presidential guard

Niger's army command on Thursday declared its support for a coup instigated the previous day by soldiers of the presidential guard, saying its priority was to avoid destabilising the country.

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.

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

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 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.

US dubs Niger a beacon of democracy in fight against Sahel terrorism

US dubs Niger a beacon of democracy in fight against Sahel terrorism

Visiting Niger this week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed the Western military partner as a model of democracy in a region battling jihadist insurgencies. He also announced a $150 million humanitarian aid package for the wider Sahel region.

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