AU opposes countries outside Africa getting involved, but gives more nuanced position on any Ecowas military action
Saying that it noted the stance of Ecowas, it said it would ask the AU’s commission to examine the implications.
The AU meeting came a day after Ecowas rejected a proposed three-year timetable from the head of Niger’s junta, Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani, to return to civilian rule. His announcement followed a visit to Niger by a delegation from Ecowas in a final diplomatic push. On Saturday, Tchiani had accused Ecowas of preparing to attack Niger in collaboration with a foreign army, without naming which country. “If an attack were to be undertaken against us, it will not be the walk in the park some people seem to think,” he said.
Ecowas said last week it had agreed an undisclosed “D-day” for a possible military intervention if diplomatic efforts failed – an escalation that could further destabilise a conflict-torn and impoverished region.
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