Military officially declares coup in the Republic of the Niger

<p>Military takes responsibility for coup in Niger, President still detained.</p>, <span>Niger Republic Army Daily news</span>, <h2>The West African country of Niger has been thrown into turmoil as soldiers declared a coup on national TV. The military has taken control of the nation, dissolving the constitution, suspending all institutions, and closing the borders, leaving the fate of Niger in uncertainty.</h2>, <p>President Mohamed Bazoum, who was democratically elected in 2021, has been detained by troops from the presidential guard since early Wednesday morning. However, the current whereabouts of the President remain unknown.</p>, <img src="https://cdn-fmcrawler.shalltry.com/public/prod/files/images/2023-07-28/original/c6a7ff7d-838f-423a-b1c2-06f84dba520a.jpg">, <span>Residence of Niger President</span>, <p>The international community has expressed concern over the situation, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assuring President Bazoum of "unwavering support" in a phone call, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered the UN's full backing.</p>, <p>President Bazoum is a key ally in the fight against Islamist militancy in West Africa, making the coup particularly worrisome for neighboring countries and Western nations. Mali and Burkina Faso have experienced coups in recent years triggered by jihadist uprisings, causing regional instability.</p>, <p>During a televised address, Col Maj Amadou Abdramane, accompanied by nine other uniformed soldiers, declared the establishment of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), assuming control of the nation's governance. The military cited the deteriorating security situation and poor economic and social governance as the reasons for their intervention.</p>, <img src="https://cdn-fmcrawler.shalltry.com/public/prod/files/images/2023-07-28/original/79ac393e-dcee-4809-bd48-d71fb593dbfe.jpg">, <span>Niger Millitary announces coup Guardian</span>, <p>Col Maj Abdramane asserted, "All external partners are asked not to interfere," signaling