Nigerien soldiers have announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office. POLITICS NIGERIA reports.Information Guide Nigeria
Amadou Abdramane, a colonel-major, said this in a televised address to the nation late Wednesday, July 26.
He also announced that his new government had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the country’s borders.
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Heavy military presence had been reported in the Niger presidential villa, while the president was denied access to his office and residence.
This latest coup will be the fifth in the West African country since its independence in 1960, while former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had described the last coup attempt in 2021 as “utterly naïve, despicable, and unacceptable”.
Following the latest coup in Niger, many countries, organisations, and diplomats have pledged their support for the country during this period.NYSC Portal
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