President Bazoum overthrown by soldiers in Niger Republic Soldiers in Niger have claimed to have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power, citing the deteriorating security situation and poor social and economic management. Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane, speaking on behalf of the group calling itself the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, made the announcement on national television. "The defence and security forces have decided to put an end to the regime you are familiar with," Colonel-Major Abdramane stated. "This follows the continuous deterioration of the security situation, the bad social...