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Who is Omar Tchiani, leader of Niger’s new military government?

General Omar Tchiani, commander of Niger’s presidential guards, has appointed himself head of the country’s new military government following the…

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‘Outlaws’: Morocco’s Rif provides refuge for cannabis farmers

On the steps of the Spanish Mosque, tourists and locals are smoking kif, a mixture of cannabis and tobacco, while…

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Russia’s Wagner boss appears to hail Niger coup, tout services

Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, who remains active despite leading a failed mutiny against the Russian army’s top brass last…

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Despite anti-coup rhetoric, can the West exit Niger, its latest Sahel hub?

At 57 years old, Afhagad, a driver from northern Niger, has lived through five coups in his life. “Our first…

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Niger general Tchiani named head of transitional government after coup

Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, has named himself head of a transitional government in the West African country,…

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North Korea holds military parade for 70th anniversary of Korean War ending

Nuclear-capable missiles and new attack drones were among the weapons displayed in a large military parade staged in Pyongyang for…

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Countries call for order to return in Niger as country’s fate remains unclear

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum remained held in the presidential palace on Thursday afternoon and it was unclear who was in…

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