Life has largely returned to normal in Niger’s capital, Niamey, after the drama of Wednesday’s coup with markets and shops all open.
The only exception is that civil servants in the presidential palace and nearby ministries have been told to go home and leave their offices, which they have done.
The junta has also released a statement warning against any attempt to try and oust them.
They accused members of the ousted government who have taken refuge in foreign embassies of plotting against them.
They said any such attempt would lead to bloodshed, which has so far been avoided.
Little is known about the new strongman, Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, although some say he is feared by his fellow soldiers – and that is why those who did not agree with his takeover decided not to confront him.
Among ordinary people, opinion remains divided, with some saying that his reasons for taking power do not stand up – that the security situation was not as bad as he made out.
While others agree that something had to change.