The coup was declared on state television by Colonel Amadou Abdramane, who claimed that the military and security forces had acted in response to deteriorating security and poor leadership and bad governance. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum was removed from power by the soldiers in Niger late on Wednesday and it was unclear who was in charge of the country after the military coup was declared on national TV which sparked widespread condemnation. In a statement broadcast on national television, Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane said that “the defence and security forces … have decided to put an end to the regime you are familiar with”. The coup was declared on state television by Colonel Amadou Abdramane, who claimed that the military and security forces had acted in response to deteriorating security and poor leadership and bad governance. Abdramane declared on Thursday that all political party operations had been put on hold until further notice.

Source: dna July 28, 2023 10:12 UTC