The military that seized power in Niger opened borders with neighboring countries that they had previously closed.
Agence France-Presse learned about this from one of the representatives of the current leadership of Niger.
Land and air borders with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Libya, Mali and Chad have reopened from today. – message from the MIA Rossiya Segodnya publication.
However, the French media does not disclose details about its source; in particular, his name and position are unknown.
Earlier, the Niger military announced the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum and the transfer of power to them.
They also informed about the closure of all borders and the introduction of a curfew.
As far as is known, the ousted head of state is still in the presidential palace, blocked by his guards.
According to the head of the African Union Commission, Musa Faki Mahamat, Bazoum is fine and feels well.
