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Niger Bans Liquefied Petroleum Gas Export
Niger Bans Liquefied Petroleum Gas Export
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On July 26, Niger's President Bazoum was overthrown by his guard led by General Tchiani. Later in August, during an emergency meeting of the Economic Community... 04.10.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Niger announced a ban on all exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) until further notice, the government said in a statement released on Tuesday. According to the statement, restrictions have been introduced to supply the domestic market but exports may be allowed in the event of an energy surplus. Previously, surplus LPG was exported to neighboring Nigeria.On July 26, a group of military officers from the Nigerien Presidential Guard announced the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum. The National Council for the Salvation of the Homeland, headed by Guard Commander Abdourahmane Tchiani, was formed to govern the country. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions against the rebel authorities in Niamey following the July 30 summit. Additionally, it announced the closure of borders with Niger and a ban on air travel. In addition, all financial transactions with the republic were stopped, and Niger's state assets in the central banks of ECOWAS countries were frozen.
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Niger Bans Liquefied Petroleum Gas Export
12:10 04.10.2023 (Updated: 10:50 10.10.2023) Samantha Arias
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On July 26, Niger's President Bazoum was overthrown by his guard led by General Tchiani. Later in August, during an emergency meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), member states imposed financial, as well as humanitarian sanctions and adopted a plan for possible military intervention in Niger.
Niger announced a ban on all exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) until further notice, the government said in a statement released on Tuesday.
According to the statement, restrictions have been introduced to supply the domestic market but exports may be allowed in the event of an energy surplus. Previously, surplus LPG was exported to neighboring
Nigeria.
On July 26, a group of military officers from the Nigerien Presidential Guard announced the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum. The National Council for the Salvation of the Homeland, headed by Guard Commander Abdourahmane Tchiani, was formed to govern the country.
The Economic Community of West African States (
ECOWAS) imposed sanctions against the rebel authorities in Niamey following the July 30 summit. Additionally, it announced the closure of borders with Niger and a ban on air travel. In addition, all financial transactions with the republic were stopped, and Niger's state assets in the central banks of ECOWAS countries were frozen.
