A test of wills: Can ECOWAS reverse Niger coup and establish a new order? Tinubu’s resolve for democracy On July 9, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, after being appointed chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made it clear that the West African region would not tolerate any more coups. Tinubu emphasized […]
Analysis and Implications of West African Bloc’s Threat to Use Force in Niger Introduction West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has threatened to use force to restore democracy in Niger after the military takeover. The chairman of ECOWAS, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, stated that the bloc will stand with the people of Niger in […]
Niger Coup: West African Leaders Threaten Military Intervention Published 1 hour ago | By Haruna Shehu Tangaza in Abuja & Farouk Chothia in London | BBC News West African leaders have issued a stern warning to Niger‘s military junta, threatening military intervention if President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated within seven days. The junta, which […]
Africa West Africa bloc threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French Embassy attacked Summary The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger’s new military leaders after the country’s seventh coup since 2020. The bloc is threatening to use force if the leaders fail to reinstate ousted President […]