On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in which of the following African country?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in the Republic of the Niger when the country's presidential guard detained president Mohamed Bazoum, and presidential guard commander general Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself the leader of a new military junta, shortly after confirming the coup a success.