Niger court strips ousted president of immunity 

FILE - Then-President Mohamed Bazoum is pictured at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger, March 16, 2023. Niger's State Court on June 16, 2024, lifted his immunity from prosecution, clearing the way for his possible trial for treason.

Niger's highest court on Friday lifted immunity from prosecution for ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, clearing the way for the military junta that removed him from office to try him for treason.