Following the military coup in Niger two days ago, a transitional government has been formed under the leadership of the coup’s orchestrator, General Omar Tchiani. Tchiani, a close ally of former President Mahamadou Issoufou, quashed a coup attempt following the 2021 elections. The current president, Mohamed Bazoum, was detained, and the constitution was declared null and void with all national institutions suspended and borders closed. This marks the fourth coup in Niger since its independence in 1960.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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