ECOWAS
Economic Community of West African States
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View Timeline →Niger's Military Government to Trial Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum on Charges of 'Treason'
Niger's military government has announced plans to trial ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for treason, criticizing ECOWAS sanctions as illegal. The situation has escalated tensions in…
West African Countries Gather Again; 'Difficult' Dialogue Between Senior U.S. Official and Niger Coup Leaders
Victoria Nuland, a senior U.S. diplomat, described her discussions with Niger's coup leaders as challenging, with the military council rejecting U.S. proposals for restoring democracy.…
Coup Leaders in Niger Close the Country's Airspace
Coup leaders in Niger have closed the country's airspace following the expiration of a deadline set by ECOWAS for the reinstatement of ousted President Mohamed…
In Continued Anti-Western Propaganda, Hundreds Protest Against France in Niger
Hundreds protested against France in Niger following a military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who was seen as a symbol of democratic transition. The…
US and Europe Urge Niger's Military Government to Restore Power to Elected Government
The US and EU are calling for the reinstatement of Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum after a military coup. ECOWAS has imposed sanctions and threatened…