Historical Profile of Queen Sarraounia and Recent Coup Attempt in Niger

An analysis of the Hausa guerrilla leader who resisted French colonial forces coincides with reports of a failed August coup attempt in Niger that targeted the international airport and presidential palace.

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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 29 to 30 August. 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 France […] The post Queen Sarraounia: Hausa guerrilla warrior who took on barbaric France, By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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