West Africa military chiefs ready to intervene after Niger coup
Military chiefs salute during the Extraordinary meeting of the Economic Community of West African State committee of chiefs of the defence staff in Accra, Ghana, on August 17, 2023. PHOTO | AFP
West African military chiefs said on Friday they were ready for an armed intervention in Niger after a coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum last month, but a diplomatic mission was possible over the weekend to keep talks open.
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has agreed to activate a "standby force" as a last resort to restore democracy in Niger after generals toppled and detained Bazoum on July 26.
