Nigerian president: Country facing famine, millions at risk
Millions of people are threatened by famine in Niger, the new military ruler said on Sunday in a message that contrasted starkly with his predecessor's reluctance to talk about food shortages.
Major Salou Djibo, who ousted President Mamadou Tandja in a coup on February 18, also said the junta was committed to tackling impunity, corruption and the abuse of power during an unspecified transitional period before promised elections. (Reuters)
