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Niger's new leader faced coup attempt for pursuing corruption investigation

Niger's military ensured a peaceful transition of power after ousting previous leader, but when newly elected President Issoufou began investigating Army corruption, officers tried to kill him.
Can a military coup restore democracy?

Niger's president amended the constitution to remain in power. So the military ousted him, quickly returning the country to democratic civilian control.

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Scott Budnick works in the dining room as customers arrive for a free meal at the Mathewson Street Friendship Breakfast in Providence, R.I.

Scott Budnick serves breakfast – with a side order of respect – to the homeless

Sunday breakfast at a Providence, R.I., church is more than a free meal. Half the volunteers are homeless themselves: 'It's their [own] breakfast that they're putting on.'

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Niger's new leader faced coup attempt for pursuing corruption investigation

Can a military coup restore democracy?

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