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The United States President, Joe Biden, on Thursday, called for the immediate release of Niger’s elected president Mohamed Bazoum and the preservation of the country’s democracy. “I call for President Bazoum and his family to be immediately released, and for the preservation of Niger’s hard-earned democracy,” Mr Biden said. In …

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum is being detained by members of the Presidential Guard, who have been given an “ultimatum” by the army. Disgruntled members of the guard sealed off access to the president’s residence and offices, and after talks broke down “refused to release the president,” the source said, adding: …