As ECOWAS threatens intervention in Niger, neighbouring juntas vow mutual defence
In a joint statement from the military governments of Mali and Burkina Faso, the two countries wrote that "any military intervention against Niger will be considered as a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali.”
The US military is finalizing its withdrawal from Air Base 101 in Niger, with a farewell ceremony for the last C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft scheduled soon. US Air Force Major General Kenneth Ekman shared that the morale among American troops is 'mixed' as they prepare to leave. The Nigerien government will take control of the base, and Russian instructors are already on-site to train Niger's military. What does this mean for US-Niger relations and the region's security? Watch the full update now.
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The West African regional bloc ECOWAS says that it has chosen an undisclosed "D-Day" for a possible military intervention to restore Niger's democratically elected president..
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS says that it has chosen an undisclosed "D-Day" for a possible military intervention to restore Niger’s democratically elected president following last month’s..
Mali said it and Burkina Faso, both neighbours of Niger run by military juntas, were sending delegations to Niger to show support. Both countries have said they would consider any intervention in Niger..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:19Published
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