Abdourahamane Tiani, a general, has been declared as Niger’s new head of state following a coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum.
, Amadou Abdramane, the spokesperson of the military group, flanked by some soldiers, announced that Bazoum had been removed from office and that the constitution had been suspended.The Nigerien army command said it was supporting the seizure in a bid to thwart bloodshed. The nation’s army also
against foreign military intervention, adding that it might have “disastrous and uncontrolled consequences”. Numerous calls from other countries and global organisations to reinstate Bazoum as president have been ignored.Although the military said Bazoum’s well-being would be prioritised, the president’s whereabouts are unknown.
Following the coup’s announcement, the Niger president tweeted on Thursday, saying “the hard-won achievements will be safeguarded” and that “all Nigeriens who love democracy and freedom will see to it.”President Bola Tinubu, chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States ,Tinubu assured that ECOWAS would do everything in its power to ensure that peace and stability return to the troubled West African country and the region at large.
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