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Economic Fluctuations and Political Instability
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Social Inequality, Political Upheaval, and Natural Disaster
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Constitutional Crisis
In an effort to abolish term limits and broaden his powers, President Tandja in May and into June 2009 suspended the Constitution and implemented emergency rule,