COUP - Niger President Mohamed Bazoum 'Detained' By His Own Guards

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum is being detained by members of the Presidential Guard, who have been given an "ultimatum" by the army, a source close to Bazoum said on Wednesday.

Disgruntled members of the guard sealed off access to the president's residence and offices, and after talks broke down "refused to release the president," the source said, adding: "The army has given them an ultimatum."

Bazoum was democratically elected in 2021, taking the helm of one of Africa's poorest and most coup-prone countries.