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Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger's National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power.
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions, officials said.After a coup in 2023 when the army seized power and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum,
Niger junta poised to keep power for five years
Niger's junta will stay in power for at least half a decade more if it accepts a plan presented on Thursday, which does not bar the country's ruling generals from running in any future election. Junta chief General Abdourahamane Tiani -- who will have the final say on the proposal -- proclaimed the charter's presentation as a "fresh start" for the west African nation confronted with jihadist violence.
Niger's national committee proposes a return to civilian rule after five years
A national committee to chart Niger’s future has proposed that the junta-ruled country return to civilian administration in five years under new rules that strictly limit the number of political parti
National conference recommends military rule extension in Niger Republic
A conference held on Wednesday in the Republic of Niger has recommended that the military leadership remain in power for five years before handing over to civilian rule. While presenting the report, the chairman of the Economic and Sustainable Development Committee,
Niger junta's commission proposes 5-year transition to civilian rule
A commission in Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions. ・Commission in Niger recommends minimum five-year transition to democratic rule after military seizure of power in 2023.
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