African Union Commission chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf condemned violence and attempts to seize power by force in Niger, in a statement dated 1 September 2026 responding to the Niamey clashes of 28-29 August. He expressed sorrow over the casualties.
The statement said attacks on several sensitive sites in the capital had caused casualties and extensive material damage, and expressed solidarity with the people of Niger.
Youssouf reiterated his rejection of force and violence as a means of gaining power and called for restraint, civilian security, peace and stability in Niger. He said the African Union was ready to assist in restoring constitutional order.
