Ousted Niger President Faces Food Shortage in House Arrest

Niger's deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum, is reportedly running low on food and facing deteriorating conditions under house arrest two weeks after a military coup ousted him. Bazoum, along with his wife and son, has been held at the presidential palace without electricity, and they only have rice and canned goods left to eat. The new military junta has rejected international mediation efforts and named a new prime minister, further entrenching its power. Niger's partners have threatened to cut off military assistance if the country does not return to constitutional rule. The crisis has caused food prices to rise, exacerbating the already dire situation for Niger's impoverished population.