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In a pivotal turn of events, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader behind the recent coup in Niger Republic, has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following a crucial meeting with prominent Nigerian Islamic scholars. Led by Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, the Nigerian scholars’ intervention is seen…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his backing for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) efforts to address the crisis in Niger. While not explicitly endorsing ECOWAS’ call for military intervention, Blinken affirmed the organization’s significance in advocating for a return to constitutional order. Speaking from Washington, Blinken acknowledged ECOWAS’ role in…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken decisive action in response to the recent coup in Niger Republic, allegedly ordering the deployment of its standby force to restore constitutional order. This move comes after the coup leaders rejected all efforts at dialogue and continued to detain President Mohamed Bazoum and his family…
As tensions escalate in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to convene an emergency summit in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting comes in the wake of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the country’s military junta to restore democratic governance. The junta’s response, closing Niger’s airspace, has raised concerns over…
President Bola Tinubu has addressed the Nigerian Senate, disclosing plans for proposed military action and other sanctions against the military officers who recently seized power in the Niger Republic. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by President Tinubu, has been engaged in discussions regarding possible measures to counter the coup plotters since…
Defence chiefs from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, gathered in Abuja to address the recent coup d’état in Niger Republic and take decisive action towards restoring democratic order in the country. The high-level meeting, organized in furtherance of President Bola Tinubu’s call for collective action, includes representatives…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) made a significant decision to impose a no-flight zone and financial sanctions in response to the escalating tensions caused by military actors attempting to seize power in Niger. The urgent meeting held by ECOWAS leaders aimed to address the recent rise of the junta, which has led…
Analyzing the Crisis with Inputs from Military Experts and Senator Shehu Sani The ongoing crisis in Niger Republic, characterized by a military junta’s seizure of power through a coup, has sparked international concern. Amidst the turmoil, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has emerged as a pivotal actor in addressing the situation. As…
President Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, is set to convene a critical gathering of regional leaders in response to the recent coup in the Republic of Niger. The coup has plunged the West African country into a state of political turmoil, upending its constitutional leadership. In a…
In a resolute stance as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu delivered a direct message to the soldiers responsible for the blockade of Niger Republic’s President, Mohamed Bazoum, at the presidential palace in Niamey. Tinubu made it unequivocally clear that ECOWAS would not tolerate any actions that…