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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 bar the country's ruling generals from running in any future election. Junta chief General Abdourahamane Tiani -- who will have the final say on the proposal -- proclaimed the charter's presentation as a "fresh start" for the west African nation confronted with jihadist violence.
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
NIAMEY, Niger — Niger’s National Conference on ... The proposal, awaiting the junta's approval, includes abolishing all political parties and drafting a new party charter authorizing the ...
Niger Junta Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso.
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'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.
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 ...
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A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger
Power has its perks in Niger and the rules are being rewritten by those in charge. On Thursday, a national commission, representing participants to talks on the country’s transition to democratic rule ...
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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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UN Calls Niger Junta to Free Ex-President, End Arbitrary Arrests
Former Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained by Niger's military junta since July 2023, when it ...
Optimism grows as Niger holds convention on transition plans
Niger is set to hold a national convention to map out its long-awaited political transition following the July 2023 coup that ...
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule, state TV reports
NIAMEY - A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following discussions with national stakeholders, officials said on state TV on ...
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Niger: UN Calls On Niger Junta to Free Former President
Niger's junta has detained former Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum and his wife at the presidential palace in the ...