"The general principles of the rule of law state that legality should take precedence over all political affairs. But is it ever possible for two wrongs, such as a military takeover of an unconstitutional civilian government, can produce a positive rule of law outcome? ... Thursday’s military takeover in Niger ... ousted President Mamadou Tandja ... On Friday, the African Union suspended Niger as part of its tougher stance against coups." (Quoted from article)