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 Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Niger Republic junta panel recommends five-year transition
A consultative body appointed by Niger's junta proposed on Thursday a five-year timeline for the transition to civilian rule and the "possibility" of the county's military leaders standing for election.
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'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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