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News: The situation in Niger “remains fluid” a day after mutinous soldiers detained toppled President Mohamed Bazoum and announced they had seized power in a coup because of the West African country’s deteriorating security situation.

About Niger:
• Niger is the largest country in West Africa. It was colonized by France in 1890, and became independent in 1960.
• Niger is partly covered by the Sahara desert and is named after the Niger River, which flows through the country.
• Niger borders seven countries - Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali.

Some physical features of Nigeria include:
• The Aïr Massif, which is a mountain range in the north that has nine peaks and the highest point in the country, Mount Gréboun.
• The Tenere Desert, which is part of the Sahara and is covered by sand dunes and rocky plains.

Which are some of the cities in Niger where violence is prevalent?
• Niamey (capital and largest city of Niger), Diffa (city where Islamist militant groups have harmed civilians), Tillaberi and Agadez.