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African Union suspends Niger over coup

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Niger's coup leaders have so far resisted pressure to step down. [Courtesy, Picture Alliance]

The African Union (AU) said it suspended Niger on Tuesday after a coup by the West African state's military in late July.

The AU also reiterated calls for the coup leaders to release elected President Mohamed Bazoum and stand down.

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