Nigerian military soldiers have overthrown the presidential rule, dissolving institutions within the country

A curfew from 10 am to 5 pm has been imposed in the nation, with air routes and borders closed.

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In a TV announcement on 26 July, Col. Maj Abdramamana and nine other uniformed soldiers declared an end to the existing regime.

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The block of Western African countries' presidents will cooperate for a peaceful resolution with the military

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This is not the first coup attempt; an unsuccessful one occurred just a day before President Bazoum's inauguration in 2021

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