Niger President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly detained by his own guards on Wednesday in a reported uprising. Security sources said that the guards had blockaded the president's office in the capital Niamey.
The presidency said that the guards had started an "anti-republican" movement "in vain" and that Bazoum was well.
The incident is the latest in a series of security challenges facing Niger. The country is located in the Sahel region, which is a hotbed of Islamist militancy. In recent years, Niger has been hit by a number of terrorist attacks, including a raid on a military base in January that killed more than 100 soldiers.
The reported uprising is also a sign of the growing dissatisfaction with the government in Niger. The country is facing a number of economic challenges, including high unemployment and poverty.
It is unclear what the outcome of the reported uprising will be. However, it is a reminder of the fragile security situation in Niger and the challenges facing the government.
Here are some additional details about the incident:
The uprising began on Wednesday morning when the Presidential Guard blockaded the president's office.
The guards reportedly demanded that the government increase their salaries and improve their living conditions.
The presidency said that the guards had started an "anti-republican" movement and that they would be dealt with accordingly.
The incident is the latest in a series of security challenges facing Niger.
The country is located in the Sahel region, which is a hotbed of Islamist militancy.
Niger has been hit by a number of terrorist attacks in recent years.
The reported uprising is also a sign of the growing dissatisfaction with the government in Niger.
The country is facing a number of economic challenges, including high unemployment and poverty.
It is unclear what the outcome of the reported uprising will be. However, it is a reminder of the fragile security situation in Niger and the challenges facing the government.