Tag: coup d'état
Uncertainty in Niger prompts concern among allies
The situation in Niger remained fluid on Thursday, a day after members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in Niamey. The rebellion has been…
Niger’s army command declares support for military coup
Niger’s army command on Thursday declared its support for a coup instigated the previous day by soldiers of the presidential guard, saying its priority was to avoid destabilising the country. Issued on:…
Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed
Soldiers claimed to have overthrown the Niger government on Thursday following an apparent coup in the fragile state, after members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum. Disgruntled members…
African Union, ECOWAS condemn ‘attempted coup’ in Niger
The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday condemned an “attempted coup” d’Etat in Niger and called for President Mohamed Bazoum to be liberated…