As the coup continues in Niger, western Africa bloc – ECOWAS has ordered forces to stay on “standby” to revive constitutional order within the nation. The United States has additionally backed ECOWAS’ plan to revive order in Niger. Details beneath.

ECOWAS Chair and President of Nigeria – Bola Tinubu, said that no choice of off the desk. “No option is taken off the table, including the use of force as a last resort. We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting Niger in the journey towards peaceful democratic stability,” said Tinubu.

The emergency assembly was held after Niger’s junta appointed a brand new interim authorities for the nation. Mahamane Roufai Laouali has been named because the secretary normal of the federal government. Laouali additional named 21 ministers of the cupboard and didn’t specify additional authorities plans.

ECOWAS has issued the deadline of August 6, 2023, to the coup leaders to reinstate energy with President Mohamed Bazoum and the elected authorities. However, the army junta defied this deadline and has additionally defied worldwide calls to revive constitutional order.

Despite worldwide condemnation, Niger’s junta has been supplied help by neighbouring army states resembling Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea. These three international locations the place army coups are in energy, said that any interference in Niger can be declared as an act of battle on all three international locations.

Meanwhile, the US State Department has issued a press release from Secretary of State Antony Blinken which confirms US’ help and backing for ECOWAS intervention in Niger.