Kenya's President William Ruto has condemned the coup in Niger.
He called for the immediate release of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and for him to be restored as the democratically elected head of state:
In this moment of strife, we implore all parties to engage in constructive discourse to restore peace in this fraternal nation, which has steadfastly stood as a bulwark against terrorism and its agents in the Sahel region. In this moment of strife, we implore all parties to engage in constructive discourse to restore peace in this fraternal nation, which has steadfastly stood as a bulwark against terrorism and its agents in the Sahel region.
Kenya is willing to assist in resolving the conflict under the auspices of the Africa Union should it be deemed appropriate."
Kenya is willing to assist in resolving the conflict under the auspices of the Africa Union should it be deemed appropriate."
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