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The United States voices concern about the health of Niger's detained president after Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to him by telephone. "We are greatly worried about his health and his personal safety and the personal safety of his family," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The United States demands the release of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum after he was detained by members of his guard during an apparent coup attempt. SOUNDBITE
Military personnel can be seen outside the entrance of Niger's national television station in Niamey as the president, Mohamed Bazoum, remains detained by the presidential guard. IMAGES
Images of the streets of Niamey as President Mohamed Bazoum is detained by guards according to a source close to Bazoum. The roads appear calm and traffic normal. IMAGES
French president Emmanuel Macron welcomes the president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, to the Elysée Palace for a summit of France-G5 Sahel heads of state by videoconference, after the announcement of the forthcoming end of Barkhane. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.