European countries evacuate citizens from Niger as West African states pick sides
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European countries evacuate citizens from Niger as West African states pick sides
Economic group imposes sanctions, gives military junta seven days to restore democratic rule
The head of Niger’s presidential guard declared himself the country’s leader on Friday after soldiers ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup. The army warned against foreign military interventions to reinstate Bazoum.
Several countries have ousted leaders, making it tougher for Washington to counter al Qaeda and Islamic State The head of Niger’s presidential guard declared himself the country’s leader on Friday after soldiers ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup. The army warned against foreign military interventions to reinstate Bazoum
Washington views West African nation as bulwark against Islamist terror, Russian advances in Sahel region
Agreement is seen as a blueprint for developing countries indebted to Beijing.