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[[File:Old Presidential Palace in Niamey - Mapillary (1zunKARfz0wkJExHFVEFng).jpg|right|300px|thumb|The old Presidential Palace in [[Niamey]], located across the Boulevard de la République from the new palace. The old Presidential Palace was used from 1960 until the 2020s, when it was replaced by the new residence.]] |
[[File:Old Presidential Palace in Niamey - Mapillary (1zunKARfz0wkJExHFVEFng).jpg|right|300px|thumb|The old Presidential Palace in [[Niamey]], located across the Boulevard de la République from the new palace. The old Presidential Palace was used from 1960 until the 2020s, when it was replaced by the new residence.]] |
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The '''Presidential Palace''' is the official residence of the [[President of Niger|President]] of the [[Republic of Niger]]. The palace and surrounding presidential complex is located along the Boulevard de la République in [[Niamey]] on the banks of the [[Niger River]].<ref name=anp>{{cite news |first= |last=|title=Niger: Le chantier du nouveau Palais de la Présidence construit à 73% (Chef de Gouvernement) |url=http://www.anp.ne/article/niger-le-chantier-du-nouveau-palais-de-la-presidence-construit-73-chef-de-gouvernement |work=[[Agence Nigérienne de Presse]] |publisher= |date=2021-03-26 |access-date=2023-08-01 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230727094951/http://www.anp.ne/article/niger-le-chantier-du-nouveau-palais-de-la-presidence-construit-73-chef-de-gouvernement |archive-date=2023-07-27 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The present Presidential Palace was constructed in the early 2020s, replacing the former [[Colony of Niger|French colonial era]] palace, which had been used since independence in 1960.<ref name=anp/> |
The '''Presidential Palace''' is the official residence of the [[President of Niger|President]] of the [[Republic of Niger]]. The palace and surrounding presidential complex is located along the Boulevard de la République in [[Niamey]] on the banks of the [[Niger River]].<ref name=anp>{{cite news |first= |last=|title=Niger: Le chantier du nouveau Palais de la Présidence construit à 73% (Chef de Gouvernement) |url=http://www.anp.ne/article/niger-le-chantier-du-nouveau-palais-de-la-presidence-construit-73-chef-de-gouvernement |work=[[Agence Nigérienne de Presse]] |publisher= |date=2021-03-26 |access-date=2023-08-01 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230727094951/http://www.anp.ne/article/niger-le-chantier-du-nouveau-palais-de-la-presidence-construit-73-chef-de-gouvernement |archive-date=2023-07-27 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The present Presidential Palace was constructed in the early 2020s, replacing the former [[Colony of Niger|French colonial era]] palace, which had been used since independence in 1960.<ref name=anp/> |
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The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Niger. The palace and surrounding presidential complex is located along the Boulevard de la République in Niamey on the banks of the Niger River.[1] The present Presidential Palace was constructed in the early 2020s, replacing the former French colonial era palace, which had been used since independence in 1960.[1]
On July 26, 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum was targeted in a coup d'état while he was being held inside the palace by soldiers from the presidential guard.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Niger: Le chantier du nouveau Palais de la Présidence construit à 73% (Chef de Gouvernement)". Agence Nigérienne de Presse. 2021-03-26. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "Crise. "Situation inquiétante" au Niger : Mohamed Bazoum retenu par sa garde présidentielle". Courrier international (in French). 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
