The new military rulers of Niger, who took over government in a coup last week, have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said on Monday.
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The Niger Republic military officers who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, have warned the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) to steer clear of the internal affairs of the country, and against any military intervention.
Apart from the fact that it happened at the doorstep of Nigeria, the regional power, it has come at a time earlier ones are posing regional challenges and attracting elements actors in the region are uncomfortable with.
ASHENEWS reports that the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have threatened the coupists in Niger Republic if within seven days, they fail to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum.
The Heads of State and Government of the members of the Economic Countirs of West African States (ECOWAS) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerien military, who ousted President Muhammed Bazoum, to reinstate him into office.
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Niger Republic’s chief of the Presidential Guard, General Abdourahamane Tchiani has been named “president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland,” the state television reported on Friday.
Niger presidential guards are holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in the capital, which has been blocked off by military vehicles since Wednesday morning, security sources said.