Contrary to certain information circulating on the web since the morning of Wednesday, July 26, 2023, a source contacted by BENIN WEB TV confirms that the national television and radio of Niger are not under military control. However, the source confirms the confused situation at the Presidential Palace.
What is happening in Niger? Since Wednesday morning, the situation at the Niger Presidency has been confused, indicating a possible coup attempt. Information received by BENIN WEB TV indicates that access to the Presidency has been blocked by the presidential guard. The reasons for this blockage remain unknown, and no military presence has been detected in the area of the presidential headquarters.
In the wake of this, rumors suggest a possible attack on state media. But in reality, this is not the case. At least, not for now. According to a source contacted by BENIN WEB TV, the national television and radio of Niger are not under military control. The same source also adds that the situation is gradually coming under control. Close associates of President Mohamed Bazoum assure that the Head of State and his wife are safe and currently at the presidential residence.
In the sub-region, Niger remains one of the last Sahelian states led by a civilian. Like his former counterparts, Malian Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and Burkinabè Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, who were respectively overthrown on August 18, 2020, and January 24, 2022, Mohamed Bazoum is facing an extremely volatile security situation.
