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Niger: Military helicopter crashes killing three people

A Nigerien military helicopter on Monday crashed while landing at an airport in the capital Niamey. Local officials said the incident resulted in the death of three people who were on board the helicopter. Among those killed was an expatriate instructor, the defence ministry said in a statement. The helicopter was returning from a routine training flight when it crashed… Read More
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Niger: Bazoum sworn in as President after coup attempt

– – Mohamed Bazoum has been sworn in as the president of Niger at a ceremony in the capital, Niamey on Friday. The swearing in ceremony was held under beefed-up security following a foiled coup attempt during the week. Niger has been on high alert after that incident and the new president now has a major task to restore order.… Read More
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Heavy gunfire heard near Niger’s presidency

– – Niger’s capital Niamey is on high alert after residents said they heard heavy gunfire on Wednesday morning near the presidency. A resident was quoted by AFP as saying that “It was around 3am, we have heard shots from heavy and light weapons and it lasted 15 minutes before stopping, followed by shots from light weapons.” Another resident of… Read More