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Mohamed Bazoum

Mohamed Bazoum

Ousted President of Niger (2021-2023)

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Niger's pivot from the West

Force in Play

Detained without trial in presidential palace since July 2023

Armed men on motorcycles attacked Niger's main airport and military air base outside Niamey on January 29, 2026, triggering a firefight that left 20 attackers dead and 4 security personnel wounded. Military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the assault, but the Islamic State – Sahel Province claimed responsibility through its Amaq News Agency, and Benin rejected the junta's allegations.

Updated May 26