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NIAMEY, Niger - Niger's military junta is naming a civilian prime minister to lead the West African nation's transitional government until elections are held.

NIAMEY, Niger - A top leader of Niger's new military junta is defending last week's coup d'etat, saying the army overthrew the uranium-rich nation's dictatorial president to restore stability after he refused to step down when his mandate expired.

NIAMEY, Niger - Hundreds of people rallied on the streets of Niger's capital Saturday in support of a military coup that ousted the West African nation's strongman president.

NIAMEY, Niger - A junta that seized power in a coup in the West African nation of Niger named a squadron chief as its leader Friday, hours after soldiers announced on state TV that their group was in charge of the uranium-rich country.

NIAMEY, Niger - The junta that seized power in the West African nation of Niger says its leader is squadron chief Salou Djibo.
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