NPR Breaking News Niger's military announces coup By Emmanuel Akinwotu, A Martínez Published July 27, 2023 at 4:47 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 2:38 - / AFP via Getty ImagesSupporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces gather during a demonstration outside the national assembly in Niamey on July 27, 2023. The head of Niger's armed forces on July 27, 2023 said he endorsed a declaration by troops who overnight announced they had taken power after detaining the country's elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. Copyright 2023 NPR