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Deposed and detained: Niger president's fate unclear as term ends

Mohamed Bazoum's official presidential term ends Thursday, but he remains detained with little hope of release or trial.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Nearly three years after being overthrown, Niger's deposed president Mohamed Bazoum officially sees his presidential term end Thursday. He remains in detention with little prospect of freedom or even a trial, leaving his future and the country's political direction uncertain.