“We are monitoring this very carefully, especially in the context of the fact that for the last week we have been very involved in African affairs together with Africans, and of course what is happening there is of great concern,” Peskov said. . he said he at a briefing.
According to him, all the participants in the Russia-Africa summit were seriously concerned about what is happening in the republic.
“We are in favor of the rapid restoration of the rule of law in the country, we are in favor of restraint on all sides so that this does not cause human casualties and, of course, we want Niger to return to the constitutional track as soon as possible. possible. possible and continue to fulfill those enormous tasks that stand in the way of the development of this country,” Peskov stressed.
Let us remember, on July 26 in Niger, the military announced the removal from power of President Mohamed Bazum, who had held this position since April 2021. The security forces asked third countries not to interfere in the situation and announced the closure of state borders. A nationwide curfew has been declared on the territory of the republic, the work of all state institutions has been suspended.
The African Union Peace and Security Council demanded that the military immediately restore constitutional authority in Niger within a maximum period of fifteen days.
Last Saturday, France, which has 1,500 troops stationed in Niger, said it was suspending aid and budget support to the country, and the head of the EU legation, Josep Borrell, announced an immediate end to security cooperation with Niger. indefinitely.
