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Niger's presidential guard has detained President Bazoum, raising fears of a coup

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President of Niger Mohamed Bazoum delivers a speech at a financial summit in Paris, June 22. On Wednesday, he said members of the presidential guard tried to move against him. (AP)
President of Niger Mohamed Bazoum delivers a speech at a financial summit in Paris, June 22. On Wednesday, he said members of the presidential guard tried to move against him. (AP)

This article was originally published on July 26, 2023.

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