The ECOWAS force is on standby for military intervention in Niger if there's no peaceful end to the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, an official for the regional bloc said. West Africa's main regional bloc ECOWAS has agreed to a "D-day" for a possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger if diplomatic efforts fail, a senior official said on Friday. "We've already agreed and fine-tuned what will be required for the intervention," Musah said, while declining to share how many troops would be deployed and other strategic details. There was no immediate response from Niger's junta, which has previously warned against any military intervention and even threatened to charge Bazoum with treason. West African states pledge military supportClose Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Niger West Africa Governance By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 19, 2023 16:59 UTC