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Media reports have emerged that the Nigerien president and his family are surviving on rice and pasta without electricity.
The United States’ top diplomat has reiterated his “grave concern” for the wellbeing of deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, after a coup on July 26 resulted in his removal from power.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone call on Friday with Bazoum’s predecessor, former President Mahamadou Issoufou, to talk about the “deteriorating conditions” the embattled leader faces.
“The Secretary shared that he is particularly dismayed by the…
