In southwest Niger, amid sanctions, construction of the Kandaji hydroelectric power station has been suspended. It has been reported RFI Referring to a letter from the Chinese company China Gezhouba Group.
“We are having to stop all construction work,” the message says.
The letter points out that the company was unable to pay its bills as a result of “force majeure” associated with the sanctions. Contracts with local workers are also gradually terminated.
Previously recognizedHe said the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) continues to be in solidarity and support with the ousted President of Niger, Mohammed Bazum.
On the morning of July 26, Niger’s presidential guards detained President Mohamed Bazum at his residence in the capital, Niamey. The Presidential Guard blocked access to Bazum’s residence and refused negotiators’ requests to release him. The rebels reportedly forced the president to sign his resignation, but he denies it.
Former leader of the rebels estimated “Massacre and chaos” under foreign intervention in Niger.