Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions, officials said.After a coup in 2023 when the army seized power and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum,
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power
Niger's national committee proposes a return to civilian rule after five years
A national committee to chart Niger’s future has proposed that the junta-ruled country return to civilian administration in five years under new rules that strictly limit the number of political parti
National conference recommends military rule extension in Niger Republic
A conference held on Wednesday in the Republic of Niger has recommended that the military leadership remain in power for five years before handing over to civilian rule. While presenting the report, the chairman of the Economic and Sustainable Development Committee,
Niger junta's commission proposes 5-year transition to civilian rule
A commission in Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions. ・Commission in Niger recommends minimum five-year transition to democratic rule after military seizure of power in 2023.
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A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger
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Niger: General Abdourahamane Tiani's term extended by national conference
The national conference in Niger has recommended a renewable five-year term for General Abdourahamane Tiani, the president of ...
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Niger's Path to Democracy: A Five-Year Transition Plan Unveiled
In military junta-led Niger, a commission recommended a five-year transition to democratic rule. The junta's initial ...
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At least 10 soldiers in Niger are killed in an ambush, the army says
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A sign for the Alliance of Sahel States is seen in Niamey, Niger, in February 2024. And as the dictators, militants and Russians press forward, the United States has seen its influence in this ...
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Crisis in the Sahel: Deadly Ambush Highlights Plight of Nigerien Soldiers
A recent ambush by criminals near Niger's border with Burkina Faso resulted in the death of at least 10 soldiers. The operation aimed to thwart cattle thieves, but escalated into violence. The ...
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China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.
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Niger junta poised to keep power for five years
Niger's junta will stay in power for at least half a decade more if it accepts a plan presented on Thursday, which does not ...