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US Vice President Harris condemns attempted takeover of power in Niger

Reuters WORLD
Published July 27,2023 11:40 PM
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday condemned any efforts to seize power by force in Niger and expressed deep concern over the attempted takeover in a call with Nigeria President Bola Tinubu, the White House said in a statement.

In the call, Harris also expressed support for President Tinubu's steps to reform Nigeria's economy, including ending a fuel subsidy and unifying foreign currency exchange rates, the White House said.