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According to Deutsche Welle, the Nigerian Ministry of Defense reported a coup attempt by soldiers, as gunfire was heard across the capital, Niamey.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this coup attempt is the latest direct threat to the rule of General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who came to power through a coup in 2023. In a broader context, these events reflect the increasing political and security instability in the region, as African nations with military governments struggle to consolidate their power.
