Canada ‘Strongly Condemns’ Niger Military Coup as Others Threaten Sanctions, Cut Aid

Canada ‘Strongly Condemns’ Niger Military Coup as Others Threaten Sanctions, Cut Aid
Nigeriens participate in a march called by supporters of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in Niamey, Niger, on July 30, 2023. Sam Mednick/The Canadian Press/AP
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Canada is speaking out against a coup d'état in Niger, as analysts fear political instability across West Africa will embolden terrorist groups and the Russian mercenary group Wagner.

A faction of Niger’s military claims to have overthrown the country’s democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum after detaining him in his palace last Wednesday.