Mohamed Bazoum
Mohamed Bazoum is a Nigerien politician who served as the President of Niger from April 2021 until his ousting in July 2023 during a military coup. A member of the ruling party, the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, Bazoum was a key figure in Niger's democratic transition and aimed to improve security and economic conditions in the country. His presidency was marked by efforts to combat terrorism and foster international relations, particularly with Western nations.
Born on Mar 01, 1960 (65 years old)
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Taiwan:
Mohamed Bazoum warned that Russia’s Wagner Group had been sponsoring disinformation campaigns against Niger before his ousting.
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France:
Mohamed Bazoum is the Nigerien president who was overthrown and is currently detained by the junta.
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Nigeria:
Mohamed Bazoum was the civilian President of Niger who was toppled by the junta in July 2023.
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Algeria:
Mohamed Bazoum was the president of Niger who was ousted in a coup in August 2021.
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Algeria:
Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup in August 2021.
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Ghana:
Mohamed Bazoum was the civilian president removed by the junta in a July 2023 coup.
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Nigeria:
The junta has been cutting off ties with France since removing the country’s civilian president, Mohamed Bazoum.
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United Arab Emirates:
Mohamed Bazoum is the president of Niger who has been detained since late July 2023.
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United Arab Emirates:
Mohamed Bazoum is the president of Niger who has been detained since late July 2023.
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United Kingdom:
Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover, was not on the list of those released despite international calls for him to be freed.
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