Attempted coup thwarted by Niger ahead of presidential inauguration
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The Niger government said that it thwarted an "attempted coup" on Wednesday. The attempt for a coup was made two days ahead of the inauguration of Mohamed Bazoum as president of the nation struggling with militancy, violence by jihadists and economic instability. "The situation is totally under control," the government said in a statement while calling on the public to "carry on with normal life."