Niger’s president vows democracy will prevail after mutinous soldiers detain him and declare a coup
Supporters of mutinous soldiers in Niger ransacked and set fire to the ruling party headquarters of President Mohamed Bazoum. (July 27)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers in Niger ransacked and set fire to the ruling party headquarters of President Mohamed Bazoum. (July 27)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers in Niger ransacked and set fire to the ruling party headquarters of President Mohamed Bazoum. (July 27)
Several hundred people gather in the capital of Niger expressing support for military officers who have attempted to stage a coup in the West African nation. President Mohamed Bazoum defiantly declares that democracy will prevail. (July 27)
Several hundred people gather in the capital of Niger expressing support for military officers who have attempted to stage a coup in the West African nation. President Mohamed Bazoum defiantly declares that democracy will prevail. (July 27)
Gunfire broke out in Niger’s capital, Niamey, as demonstrators marched towards the presidential palace to denounce an attempted coup to overthrow President Mohamed Bazoum.
Gunfire broke out in Niger’s capital, Niamey, as demonstrators marched towards the presidential palace to denounce an attempted coup to overthrow President Mohamed Bazoum.
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold a Russian flag as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold a Russian flag as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
In this image taken from video provided by ORTN, Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, front center, makes a statement late Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Niamey, Niger, as a delegation of military officers appeared on Niger State TV to read out a series of communiques announcing their coup d’etat. (ORTN via AP)
In this image taken from video provided by ORTN, Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, front center, makes a statement late Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Niamey, Niger, as a delegation of military officers appeared on Niger State TV to read out a series of communiques announcing their coup d’etat. (ORTN via AP)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. The signs read: “The Nigeriens people demand without conditions the departure of all foreign troops based in Niger” and “Long Live the Russia-Niger cooperation” (AP Photo)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. The signs read: “The Nigeriens people demand without conditions the departure of all foreign troops based in Niger” and “Long Live the Russia-Niger cooperation” (AP Photo)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold a Russian flag as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold a Russian flag as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
FILE- Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger, March 16, 2023. Bazoum said Wednesday July 26 2023 that elements of the presidential guard tried to move against him and that the army will attack if they don’t back down. Streets surrounding the presidential palace in the capital Niamey were blocked off as were some of the ministries. (Boureima Hama/Pool Photo via AP/File)
FILE- Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger, March 16, 2023. Bazoum said Wednesday July 26 2023 that elements of the presidential guard tried to move against him and that the army will attack if they don’t back down. Streets surrounding the presidential palace in the capital Niamey were blocked off as were some of the ministries. (Boureima Hama/Pool Photo via AP/File)
FILE- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, poses for a photo with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum during their meeting at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger, March 16, 2023. Bazoum said Wednesday July 26 2023 that elements of the presidential guard tried to move against him and that the army will attack if they don’t back down. Streets surrounding the presidential palace in the capital Niamey were blocked off as were some of the ministries. (Boureima Hama/Pool Photo via AP/File)
FILE- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, poses for a photo with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum during their meeting at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger, March 16, 2023. Bazoum said Wednesday July 26 2023 that elements of the presidential guard tried to move against him and that the army will attack if they don’t back down. Streets surrounding the presidential palace in the capital Niamey were blocked off as were some of the ministries. (Boureima Hama/Pool Photo via AP/File)
Supporters of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum demonstrate in his support in Niamey, Niger, Wednesday July 26, 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s president, whose official Twitter account reported that elements of the presidential guard engaged in an “anti-Republican demonstration” and tried to obtain the support of other security forces. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Supporters of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum demonstrate in his support in Niamey, Niger, Wednesday July 26, 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s president, whose official Twitter account reported that elements of the presidential guard engaged in an “anti-Republican demonstration” and tried to obtain the support of other security forces. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Streets in Niger’s capital Niamey are deserted as elements of the presidential guard moved against President Mohamed Bazoum Wednesday July 26 2023. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold a sign reading “down with Macron” as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold a sign reading “down with Macron” as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold up a Russian flag as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
Supporters of mutinous soldiers hold up a Russian flag as they demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)
With the headquarters of the ruling party burning in the back, supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday, July 27 2023. Governing bodies in Africa condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt Wednesday against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, after members of the presidential guard declared they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation. (AP Photo/Fatahoulaye Hassane Midou)