Reports from Niger suggest that the military has finally announced a coup in Niger Republic on National television. President Bazoum has been kicked out of power with this military takeover.
61 year old General Salifou Modi is now the new Niger Republic Military president.
The palace and ministries next to it had been blocked off by military vehicles on Wednesday morning. Staff inside the palace were also unable to access their offices, according to reports.
Bazoum supporters tried to approach the presidential complex but were dispersed by members of the presidential guard who fired warning shots, according to an AFP reporter.
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