The U.S. declares the ousting of Niger’s president a coup and suspends military aid and training

In the months since July’s coup the U.S. has drawdown some of its troops and moved others from the air base near the capital Niamey, to another in Agadez about 560 miles (900 kilometers) away. | AFP/Getty Images

By Associated Press

10/10/2023 01:08 PM EDTWASHINGTON — The United States on Tuesday formally declared the ousting of Niger’s democratically elected president a coup d’etat, more than two months after mutinous soldiers seized power.Senior administration officials told reporters that the U.S. was taking action after exhausting all avenues to preserve constitutional order in the West African nation , including urging the military leaders […]

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