Tag: Mohamed Bazoum

Niger’s ousted leader petitions Ecowas court for help

Published on September 21, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum has appealed to the West African bloc Ecowas’s court for his release, his lawyer has […]

Niger junta to try ousted president for high treason

Published on August 14, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Niger’s military leaders have announced plans to prosecute the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, for alleged “high treason” and “undermining the […]

Army General Tchiani declares himself Niger President

Published on July 28, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

General Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself as the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup. Also known as Omar […]

Soldiers in Niger overthrows President Mohamed Bazoum

Published on July 27, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved […]