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Bbc: Opposition Anger at Niger Leader

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly discussed is the decision by President Mamadou Tandja to dissolve parliament in order to change the constitution. Included are comments in response to the article. (27 May 2009)
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Bbc: Niger Leader Dissolves Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussed is President Tandja's decision to dissolve parliament the day after his bid for a third term in office was ruled unconstitutional. (26 May 2009)
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Bbc: Niger Leader Dissolves Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussed is President Tandja's decision to dissolve parliament the day after his bid for a third term in office was ruled unconstitutional. (26 May 2009)
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Bbc: Military Coup Ousts Niger President Mamadou Tandja

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC article discusses the coup that took place in NIger, removing President Mamadou Tandja from power and installing a new leadership under the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD). (19 February 2010)