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Putsched out: Niger’s coup d’état

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General Chani's claims vs. Mr. Bisme's successful approach in Niger

General Chani claimed to be trying to save the country from security trouble with jihadists and economic troubles./nMr. Bisme's campaign against the jihadists had been the most successful in the region in the first six months of this year./nThe push against Mr. Bisme by General Chani and the soldiers seems to be driven by a lust for power and discord among political bigwigs./nMr. Bisme's biggest problem was his failure to bring enough of the army top brass along with his strategy./nTrends of power struggles and discord among political figures are becoming prevalent in the region.

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