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The new military government in Niger Republic issued fresh orders a week after a dramatic coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from power.
The spokesman for the junta, said the country’s land borders and airspace with five neighbouring countries have been reopened, Vanguard reported.
The announcement was made on television on Tuesday evening, August 1.
He, however, said Niger’s borders with Benin and Nigeria, remained closed for the time being.
The coup plotter also appointed new governors for the country’s eight regions.
Coup d’état: List of ECOWAS’ Sanctions Against Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced eight sanctions against the Niger Republic following the dramatic coup that led to the overthrown of President Mohamed Bazoum.
The sanctions were announced after an extraordinary session of the ECOWAS member states in Abuja, on Sunday, July 30.
ECOWAS considers military intervention in Niger to restore Bazoum
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it may use military might to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic following the dramatic coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from office.
ECOWAS also issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerien military headed by General Abdourahamane Tchiani to reinstate Bazoum as President.
