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Legal Implications of ECOWAS/ Tinubu Deploying Troops to Niger Republic

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Despite the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) resolution to use force to remove the military junta in Niger in an effort to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, the President Bola Tinubu administration is obligated to obtain the consent of both houses of the National Assembly. This is in compliance with section 5(4) of …

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JUST IN: Coup Leader Sworn in as Transitional President in Gabon

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Gabonese soldiers gather ahead of a possible address by General Brice Oligui Nguema in Libreville on Sept. 2, 2023. The military leader of the coup that ousted Gabon’s president last week was sworn in Monday as the country’s new transitional president. General Brice Oligui Nguema replaced Ali Bongo, whose family has held the presidency for …

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Gabon’s Military Coup Has Overthrown a Powerful Political Dynasty. Here’s What to Know

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A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose family had held power for more than half a century – just minutes after he was named the winner of a contested election. Ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba, also known as Ali Bongo, has faced accusations of …

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