The US embassy in Niamey will provide limited emergency services after a military coup in the West AFrican country. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US was committed to restoring Niger's elected government.
Ednews reports that the United States has ordered the evacuation of some staff and families from its embassy in Niger following a military coup.
The US State Department said that the mission will remain open and senior leadership will continue working from there.
Niger's military junta under Abdourahamane Tchiani overthrew the government of President Mohamed Bazoum last week.