Soldiers in the Republic of Niger in West Africa announced a coup on national television, On Wednesday. They said to have sealed the country's borders, dissolved the constitution, and suspended all institutions.
Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane and nine other armed personnel in uniform were present on national TV and said: "We, the defence and security forces... have decided to put an end to the regime you know.
Additionally, he declared that all government institutions had been suspended, a night curfew have been implemented, and that the chiefs of the several ministries would handle day-to-day business.
"This follows the continuing deterioration of the security situation, and poor economic and social governance. All external partners are asked not to interfere," he went on. "Land and air borders are closed until the situation has stabilised."
According to Col Maj Abdramane, the soldiers were representing the CNSP or National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland.
Soldiers from the presidential guard have held Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, since early on Wednesday.
In a phone call, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured him of Washington's "unwavering support."
In addition, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that he had spoken to the president and offered the full support of the UN to the uranium-rich nation.
Mr. Bazoum is a crucial ally of the West in the conflict with Islamist militancy in West Africa.
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