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Military miffed at Mahamadou

There is no love lost between Mahamadou Issoufou and Niger’s military top brass, who are irked at being left out of crucial decision-making on defence. [...] (308 words)

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Hama Amadou cultivates network

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Niamey and US strike military pact

Issoufou hangs on by thread

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Issoufou keeps generals busy

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