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Niger soldiers claim to overthrow President Mohamed Bazoum

Supporters of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum gather to show their support for him in Niamey on July 26, 2023. [Via VOA]

The United Nations and the United States have called for the release of Niger's president, Mohamed Bazoum after a group of soldiers claimed to have removed him from power.

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