A delegation from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS met ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and also held talks with junta leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani, AL Jazeera reported on Saturday.
The US State Department on Tuesday stated that in connection with the Niger coup, the utmost priority of Washington is the safety of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family and respect towards the “hard-earned” democracy of Niamey.
General Salifou Mody, one of the Niger officers who seized power in a military coup last week, visited Mali on Wednesday, CNN reported citing the Mali presidency.
The United States on Monday extended support to the leadership of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to defend constitutional order in Niger.
According to the presidency and security officials, ministries close to the palace have also been blocked off, making it impossible for palace employees to enter their workplaces. However, there was calm in other areas of Niamey, the capital.