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FILE PHOTO: Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen is pictured at his residence in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

World Oct 21

Fethullah Gülen, Turkish spiritual leader who self-exiled in the U.S., has died

By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

World Aug 26

Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup
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Why West African nations are seeing a spate of military coups

In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what’s going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa…

By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn

World Aug 13

Niger's junta supporters take part in a demonstration in front of a French army base in Niamey,
Niger’s junta has gained upper hand over West African bloc threatening military action, analysts say

One week after a deadline to reinstate Niger's ousted president or face military intervention, the coup leaders appear to have gained the upper hand over the regional group that issued the threat, analysts say.

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

World Aug 12

Pro-Bazoum demonstrators gather outside Niger's embassy, in Paris
Supporters of ousted Niger president plead with U.S. and other allies to save his life

After nearly three weeks of appealing to the U.S. and other allies for help restoring Niger’s president to power, friends and supporters of the democratically elected leader are making a simpler plea: Save his life.

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Tracy Brown, Associated Press

World Aug 06

Thousands of anti-sanctions protestors gather in support of the putschist soldiers in the capital Niamey
Niger’s citizens await what’s next as deadline arrives for president to be reinstated

The deadline arrived Sunday for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the country’s ousted president, but the West Africa regional bloc that has threatened a military intervention faces prominent appeals to pursue more peaceful means.

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Aug 03

Hundreds of people in Niger rally in support of country’s new ruling junta

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Thursday's protest comes as the country’s military leaders seek to exploit anti-Western sentiment to shore up their takeover.

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Aug 01

Niger coup leaders gain support from neighbors as France plans evacuation

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

In hotels in the capital, French and other European citizens, including some who have worked in the country for years, packed their bags awaiting news of where and when the evacuation would happen.

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Jul 30

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News Wrap: Unrest in Niger’s capital, deadly bombing at Pakistan rally

In our news wrap Sunday, a bomb at a political rally for a hard-line religious leader in Pakistan killed at least 44 people and injured nearly 200, the French embassy in Niger’s capital was attacked as thousands marched in support…

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Jul 30

French embassy in Niger attacked during pro-junta rally in capital

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing the country's former colonial power, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd.

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Jul 29

Blinken says Niger must restore ‘democratic order’ to avoid loss of U.S. economic aid

By Brian P. D. Hannon, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

Political instability in Niger resulting from a military takeover that deposed the president this week threatens the economic support provided by Washington to the African nation, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Saturday.

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