The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed Beninese President Patrice Talon to Niger Republic over the unfolding tension in the country.
Heavy military presence was reported at the presidential palace in the capital city of Niamey on Wednesday morning.
President Mohamed Bazoum was said to be held hostage by soldiers and was denied access to his office and residence, raising concerns of a possible coup d’état.
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President Bola Tinubu, who is also the ECOWAS chairperson, said the bloc will not tolerate acts that undermine democracy in the region.
The Beninese President met with President Tinubu in Abuja yesterday, to brief him on the security situation in West Africa, including efforts to restore democratic governance in Mali, Guinea Bissau and Burkina Faso.
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