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In the news of this day
The African Union has suspended Niger. The action came a day after rebel soldiers seized President Mamadou Tandja. The Head of the African Union Peace and Security Council banned the Niger from activities and demanded it return to constitutional order. The Council met on Friday in Addis Ababa. Niger’s new military leader made his first public appearance. Salou Djibo promises to set up but decision making group. The military says the head of ministries will carry out government business for now. At first the military dismissed the whole government. Witnesses say that Niger’s capital, Niamey remained calm on Friday. Businesses and government offices operated as usual.
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