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.

Burkina Faso Deploys Troops in Niger for Counterterrorism Training: Reports

18:54, 8 September 2023

TUNIS (Sputnik) – On July 26, a coup took place in Niger. The state President Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard led by Gen. Tchiani. Later, on August 18, ECOWAS general staff chiefs established the date for the possible troops' deployment in Niger, which was not disclosed.

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Burkina Faso’s armed forces have arrived in Niger for counterterrorism training, media reported on Friday citing a military source in the country.

"Burkina Faso's army units have arrived in the country for counterterrorism training," the source said.

Situation in Niger After Military Coup

US Repositioning Troops in Niger From One Airbase to Another: Pentagon

8 September 2023, 09:06

On July 26, a coup d'etat took place in Niger. President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani. Following the coup, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) suspended all cooperation with Niger and threatened invasion if the putschists do not reinstate Bazoum.

ECOWAS member states Mali and Burkina Faso opposed the invasion plan and pledged their support to Niger. In August, Niger authorized Mali and Burkina Faso’s armed forces to intervene on its territory in the event of military aggression against the country.