Supporters of the military could plotters in Niger Republic have attacked the French Embassy in Niamey, the country’s capital.
Recall that a Colonel-major, Amadou Abdramane, announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office at a late-night address on Wednesday.
Following the outset and detention of Bazoum, Abdramane dissolved the country’s constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the borders.
OsunDailyNG reports that France and the EU have cut off financial support to Niger after a coup toppled the West African country’s democratically elected president.
In a statement on Saturday, France called for the immediate return to the Nigerien constitutional order, adding to the mounting international pressure on the coup plotters.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will be willing to support regional organizations, including the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) should they decide to bring sanctions against Niger.
Reacting to the intervention of the French government in Niger, supporters of the junta marched through the streets of Niamey, the country’s capital, waving Russian flags and chanting the name of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The protesters also forcefully denounced former colonial power, France.
See the video below.
Protesters attacked French Embassy in Niger. pic.twitter.com/btCjg1fkxo
— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) July 30, 2023
