AU Takes Firm Stand: Niger suspended until constitutional order restored Story from Hamzat Ibrahim ABAGA The African Union (AU), has taken decisive action by suspending Niger from all of its institutions and activities until constitutional order is restored in the country. This decision comes in the wake of mutinous soldiers overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum, who was democratically elected, and seizing control of the government. President Bazoum, along with his wife and son, is currently under house arrest in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The AU Council, comprising representatives from the 55-nation bloc, made this announcement...