General Abdourahmane Tchiani, Niger’s new leader. ORTN - Télé Sahel/AFP via Getty Images by Leonardo A. Villalón, University of Florida The West African nation Niger is under military rule following a coup in which President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown and held captive by members of his own guard. On July 28, 2023, coup leaders named … Continued

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