Niger coup: President Bazoum released, military junta dissolves government.

President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger was released after being detained by mutinous soldiers on July 26. The military junta that seized power has also dissolved the government and the National Assembly. This action have left most of the formal minister in fear because of what may come next. The minister of finance have been ask to give a clear account of how money have been spend under the formal regime and have also been threaten of a death penalty if found guilty.

The junta, led by Colonel Mamadou Salifou Sanda, said that it had taken power because of "the deterioration of the security situation and the lack of trust in the political class." The junta has promised to hold elections in 18 months, but it is unclear whether this will happen because it is not the first time such coup are happening in Africa and most at times the military never keeps to their word.

The coup in Niger is the latest in a series of military takeovers in West Africa. In January, a group of soldiers led by Assimi Goita seized power in Mali. In February, a military junta led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya overthrew the government of Guinea.

The coup attempts in West Africa have raised concerns about the stability of the region. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the coup in Niger and has called for the immediate restoration of constitutional order.

It is unclear what the long-term consequences of the coup in Niger will be. However, it is a reminder of the challenges facing the region, including the threat of terrorism, political instability, and economic hardship.

One question that still remain unanswered is why are the civilian matching on the street in support of these coup when ever there are carried out by the military. Just like was the case in Mali, same could be seen on the streets in Niger where civilian were in support of the military junta. One fact that can not be disputed is that most African are beginning to fade up with poor governance.

The neighboring countries to Niger have reacted with concern and condemnation to the coup in Niger.

• Nigeria: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has called the coup "a setback for democracy and stability in the region." He has urged the junta to "release President Bazoum and all other detained officials" and to "restore constitutional order."
• Chad: Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno has said that the coup in Niger is "a serious threat to regional security." He has called on the junta to "respect the constitution and the rule of law."
• Mali: Mali's military junta has condemned the coup in Niger, saying that it "constitutes a serious threat to the stability of the region." The junta has called on the international community to "support the restoration of constitutional order in Niger."
• Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's government has said that it "condemns in the strongest terms the coup d'état in Niger." The government has called on the junta to "release President Bazoum and all other detained officials" and to "restore constitutional order."

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has also condemned the coup in Niger. ECOWAS has called for the immediate restoration of constitutional order and has threatened to impose sanctions on the junta.

The coup in Niger is the latest in a series of military takeovers in West Africa. In January, a group of soldiers led by Assimi Goita seized power in Mali. In February, a military junta led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya overthrew the government of Guinea.

The coup attempts in West Africa have raised concerns about the stability of the region. ECOWAS has said that it is "gravely concerned" about the situation in West Africa and that it is "determined to take all necessary measures to prevent the spread of instability."