Communiqué - Niger

Algeria is following with deep concern developments in the situation in the sister Republic of Niger, and strongly condemns the coup attempt taking place there.

Algeria reaffirmed its commitment to the cardinal principles that guide the collective action of African States within the African Union, including the categorical rejection of unconstitutional changes of government.

It called for an end to this unacceptable attack on the constitutional order and this serious violation of the rule of law, and stressed the need to preserve the political and institutional stability of the Republic of Niger, a guarantee of lasting peace and stability in this brotherly and neighboring country, which is facing significant challenges in a region already experiencing multidimensional crises of unprecedented acuteness.