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Niger political crisis: ECOWAS defence chiefs to discuss military intervention
Defence chiefs from west African bloc ECOWAS meeting in Ghana to discuss military intervention. Western powers and African nations have called for OUSTED President Mohamed Bazoum to be reinstated. Junta says it has enough evidence to prosecute deposed president for high treason. West African bloc ECOWAS has condemned attempts by Niger junta to prosecute President Bazoum. Military leaders have rejected diplomatic efforts by ECOWAS, AU…
ECOWAS emergency summit: West African nations activate standby force
The West African bloc ECOWAS has directed the activation of a standby force to restore democracy in Niger following the coup. The leaders have concluded their emergency meeting in Abuja. They have condemned the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum. And say the regional bloc will enforce strict travel restrictions to Niger and freeze assets of individuals in the way of a return to a civilian…
Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires
Niger’s coup leaders have closed the country’s airspace after rejecting an ultimatum from West African states to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum or risk military intervention. The move, announced late on Sunday, came as tens of thousands of coup supporters gathered at a stadium in Niger’s capital, Niamey, to cheer on the generals who seized power – or the National Council for the Safeguard of…
Is ECOWAS suffering from a credibility crisis? | Inside Story
Recent coups in Guinea and Mali have seen both nations sanctioned and suspended by ECOWAS. But it’s done little to sway the behaviour of military leaders in either country. What does this mean for Burkina Faso? Guests: Ornella Moderan – Head of the Sahel Programme for the Institute for Security Studies. David Otto – Director of the Geneva Centre for Africa. Adama Gaye – Political…
Malians rally after army calls for protests over ECOWAS sanctions
Thousands of people have heeded calls by Mali’s military rulers for a nationwide protest against sanctions by the West African economic bloc, ECOWAS. The sanctions were imposed after the country’s military coup leader delayed elections – due next month – until 2025. The military government asked the public to demonstrate, calling the measures extreme. Al Jazeera’s @Nicolas Haque reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe…
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