Niger Republic Finance Minister Bursts into Tears When Asked to Account for Stolen Money or Be Executed
The finance minister of Niger Republic, Hassoumi Massoudou, burst into tears on Saturday when he was asked to account for millions of dollars in stolen money or be executed by firing squad.
Massoudou was taken into custody by coup plotters who seized control of the country on Thursday. The coup leaders have accused Massoudou of embezzling millions of dollars from the treasury, and they have given him 48 hours to return the money or face execution.
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In a video that has been circulating online and seen by Gistcore media, Massoudou can be seen being questioned by the coup leaders. He is visibly shaken and emotional, and he eventually breaks down in tears.
The coup leaders have said that they will not tolerate corruption, and they have vowed to bring Massoudou to justice. It remains to be seen whether Massoudou will be able to account for the stolen money, or whether he will be executed.
The coup in Niger Republic is the latest in a wave of military takeovers in Africa. In recent years, there have been coups in Mali, Guinea, and Sudan. The coups have raised concerns about the stability of democracy in Africa.
The coup in Niger Republic has also had a negative impact on the country’s economy. The stock market has been closed, and the currency has lost value. The coup has also led to a decline in tourism.
The future of Niger Republic is uncertain. It is unclear whether the coup leaders will be able to restore stability to the country. However, the coup has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the government.
What does this mean for the future of Niger Republic?
The coup in Niger Republic has raised a number of questions about the future of the country. It is unclear whether the coup leaders will be able to restore stability to the country, or whether the country will descend into chaos.
The coup has also highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the government. If the coup leaders are able to restore stability to the country, they will need to address the issue of corruption and ensure that the government is accountable to the people.
The coup has also had a negative impact on the country’s economy. The stock market has been closed, and the currency has lost value. The coup has also led to a decline in tourism.
The future of Niger Republic is uncertain. It is unclear whether the coup leaders will be able to restore stability to the country. However, the coup has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the government.
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