Historical Events tagged with "mahamane ousmane"

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Politics & Government

Colonel Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara Overthrows Mahamane Ousmane

January 27th, 1996 29 years ago

In a dramatic shift of power, Colonel Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara led a military coup in Niger to remove the country's first democratically elected president, Mahamane Ousmane. The coup occurred amid rising dissatisfaction with Ousmane's administration, which faced significant challenges, including economic struggles and social unrest. The coup, staged in the capital city of Niamey, quickly gained support from various military factions, leading to Ousmane's arrest and subsequent detention. This change in leadership marked a significant turn in Niger's political landscape, shifting from democratic governance back to military rule.

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