Situation in Niger After Military Coup
On July 26, Niger's presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum. The guard's commander, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, proclaimed himself the country's new leader.

Ghana, Senegal Forces on Alert for Possible Intervention in Niger, Media Says

© AFP 2023 -Supporters of Niger's National Concil for Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) hold a Nigerian flag, September 10, 2023
Supporters of Niger's National Concil for Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) hold a Nigerian flag, September 10, 2023 - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 11.09.2023
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Sunday, the Niger military leaders, who overturned the country's President Bazoum, has reportedly accused France of deploying forces in some West African countries for a "military intervention" in the coup-hit state.
Military forces of Ghana and Senegal are on alert for the possibility of invading Niger under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mission to restore constitutional order in the country following the recent coup, media reported, citing sources.
However, it remains unclear whether Ghana would have enough resources to finance the intervention due to its economic instability, the broadcaster added.
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Situation in Niger After Military Coup
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In July, Nigerien military forces announced the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum and formation of what the junta called the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland. Following the coup, the ECOWAS suspended all cooperation with Niger and threatened intervention if the rebels did not reinstate Bazoum.
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