Historical Feature on Queen Sarraounia Contextualized Within Niger Coup Attempt

An examination of Hausa guerrilla leader Queen Sarraounia's resistance against French colonial forces is presented alongside recent developments regarding the August 2026 attempted coup in Niger.

4 Sept, 02:30 — 4 Sept, 02:30

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Queen Sarraounia: Hausa guerrilla warrior who took on barbaric France, by Owei Lakemfa

Niger Republic was rocked by an attempted coup from August 29 to 30, 2026. The plotters invaded the Diori Hamani International Airport, where Air Base 101 is stationed. They also stormed the state broadcaster and the presidential palace. They were defeated, and the populace took to the streets in protest against the attempt to return […] The post Queen Sarraounia: Hausa guerrilla warrior who took on barbaric France, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Historical Feature on Queen Sarraounia Contextualized Within Niger Coup Attempt

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