Niger president seized in military coup
Tensions had been high in the west African uranium exporter since Tandja changed the constitution to extend his rule last year, a move that drew widespread criticism at home and led to international sanctions. Mutinous troops led by an army colonel captured Niger's President Mamadou Tandja after a gun battle on Thursday, and said they were suspending the constitution and dissolving all political institutions. Google/PressAssociation: Niger junta names leader after coup. University of Texas: Big Man Disease Killing Africa. Yahoo: Niger government says 2.7 million face hunger.





