West African leaders strategize on countering the Niger military coup's impact and garnering support to restore stability, in a pivotal move for the region. NigerCoup WestAfricanLeaders
Niger’s military last month imprisoned President Mohamed Bazoum and assumed power, drawing condemnation from international powers and raising the spectre of further conflict in the impoverished Sahel region of West Africa which is already overrun by a deadly Islamist insurgency.
US, French, German and Italian troops are stationed in Niger to repel local affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State that have killed thousands and displaced millions across the Sahel. “Long live Russia,” one protester’s sign read. “Down with France…. Down with ECOWAS,” referring to the Economic Community of West African States.
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