Niger’s Former Leader Stays in Seclusion for Two Years
The Unyielding Isolation of Niger's Ousted Leader: A Human Tale in a Time of Turmoil
Over two years have passed since former President Mohamed Bazoum was confined to the opulent yet prison-like surroundings of Niger’s presidential palace. The isolation that engulfs Bazoum, 65, and his wife, Hadiza, draws a stark picture of a nation struggling under the weight of a military coup that has left many questioning democracy's fragile state in West Africa.
The coup, orchestrated by Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the erstwhile chief…