Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup in the West African nation.
Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane said:"We, the defence and security forces... have decided to put an end to the regime" of President Bazoum.NIAMEY - Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup in the West African nation when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.
The soldiers said"all institutions" in the country would be suspended, borders were closed and a curfew imposed"until further notice" from 10pm to 5am. "This follows the continued deterioration of the security situation, poor economic and social governance," he added, surrounded by nine other uniformed soldiers.
In a message on Twitter, the president's office said"elements of the Presidential Guard had a fit of temper... tried unsuccessfully to gain the support of the national armed forces and the national guard".
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Niger soldiers announce coup on national TVEarlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.
Read more »
Niger soldiers say President Bazoum's government has been removed - SABC NewsNiger President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power, according to a group of soldiers who appeared on the West African nation’s national television late on Wednesday, hours after the president was held in the presidential palace.
Read more »
African Union condemns 'attempted coup d'etat' in NigerMembers of the presidential guard on Wednesday morning sealed off access to the president's residence and offices, and after talks broke down 'refused to release the president,' a presidential source said.
Read more »
West Africa: 'Real Challenges' Must Be Addressed Beyond Polling Day, Urges UN West Africa EnvoyWhile national elections in West Africa and the Sahel provide an important opportunity for voters to effect change, they also expose "real challenges" which must be addressed moving forward, the UN's top envoy for the region said on Tuesday.
Read more »