At least 36 Nigerian soldiers were killed in the country’s north-central region this week during an ambush by armed gangs and in the crash of a helicopter sent to the scene, the nation’s military said Thursday.
A coup of soldiers has overthrown the Niger Government. Addressing the country via national TV, a group of soldiers led by Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane have announced they have dissolved the constitutions moments after Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly seized by members of the presidential guard., World News, Times Now
Niger soldiers stage coup on national TV, suspending constitution, closing borders. US and UN express support for President Bazoum, citing importance in fighting Islamist militancy. Concerns raised over stability of the country.