Following a summit of West African heads of state in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, the ECOWAS bloc has ordered the activation of a standby force for possible use against the junta that took power in Niger late last month.But, said observers, the final c…
The ECOWAS group of West African leaders met in Abuja yesterday to work out what to do in Niger, overnight they’ve declared that a stand by military force is being assembled to restore constituional order. FRANCE 24’s International Affairs Editor Phili…
The president of Ivory Coast said there could be military action “as soon as possible” in Niger. France and the US both have troops in Niger. FRANCE 24’s International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more about if and where there could be some kin…
In the streets of Niamey, residents denounce the ECOWAS’ involvement, saying its intervention is uninvited. FRANCE 24’s Vedika Bahl and Marc Paupe report.Source: France24.com
The US says it appreciates West African regional bloc Ecowas’ determination to explore all options for the peaceful resolution of the coup in Niger after the group approved a “standby” military force.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sad he was join…
