In a stunning turn of events, reports from reputable news agencies AFP and Reuters indicate that President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger has been ousted from power. This development comes as a group of soldiers made a statement on national television, announcing the removal of the country’s leader.
In a bold and decisive move, Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane, accompanied by a formidable group of nine uniformed soldiers, made a resolute announcement. “The time has come for us, the esteemed defence and security forces, to bring an end to the regime led by President Bazoum,” declared Abdramane in a powerful address.
In a recent statement, soldiers have announced that the country’s borders have been closed and a nationwide curfew has been declared.
In a noteworthy development on Wednesday, the group took measures to restrict access to the presidential palace located in Niamey, the capital of Niger.
In a recent development, it has been revealed through both official and unofficial statements from President Mohamed Bazoum’s office that a group of individuals belonging to the presidential guard had allegedly attempted to apprehend the President within the confines of his residence.
According to security sources within the president’s office, who spoke to multiple news agencies, it has been revealed that elite troops experienced a sudden outburst of anger, commonly referred to as a “fit of temper.” These sources further disclosed that discussions are currently taking place in an effort to resolve the situation and alleviate tensions.
Soon after, Niger’s presidency issued a pair of tweets, the first of which it soon deleted.
According to a second source, there are reports suggesting that certain elements within the presidential guard have initiated a revolt, although the majority of the armed forces are reportedly still loyal.
According to an online publication, the president of the republic and his family are reported to be in good health. The army and national guard stand prepared to launch an offensive against the elements of the GP (presidential guard) who have succumbed to a sudden outburst of anger, unless they swiftly regain their composure.
In a report from Niamey, an AFP journalist has revealed that the vicinity surrounding the presidential complex was cordoned off on Wednesday. However, the journalist also noted that there were no discernible indications of military movements or any alarming sounds of gunfire in the area. In a seemingly uneventful turn of events, traffic conditions on the roads appeared to be operating within the realms of normalcy.
The West African ECOWAS group of countries, currently chaired by Nigeria, issued a communique soon after the news broke saying it reacted with “shock and consternation” to the news of a “attempted coup d’Etat.”
In a strongly worded statement, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its condemnation of the recent attempt to seize power through force. The regional organization has called upon the coup plotters to release the democratically elected President of the Republic without delay or any preconditions. The statement, which bears the signature of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, underscores the firm stance taken by ECOWAS against such unconstitutional actions.
In a resolute stance, ECOWAS and the international community have vowed to hold accountable all individuals implicated in the plot, ensuring the utmost security and safety of the President, his family, government officials, and the general public.
In a strong statement, the United States has joined the chorus of international voices condemning the recent developments and demanding the immediate release of Bazoum.
In a recent statement, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has voiced his support for Bazoum, the newly elected President of Niger. Blinken revealed that he personally reached out to Bazoum, following an earlier announcement from his department expressing deep concern over the unfolding events in Niger.
In a statement made on the popular social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed strong condemnation towards any attempts to forcefully undermine Niger’s constitutional order. Blinken emphasized that the partnership between the United States and Niger relies heavily on the unwavering commitment to democratic governance.
