Attacks by jihadist groups in Niger intensify in climate of instability following coup
Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum had implemented measures to combat terrorism but violence has spiked in the weeks since the July 24 military takeover
Ecowas moves closer to military intervention but Niger’s neighbors remain hopeful on dialogue
The Economic Community of West African States has set a D-Day for its armed action but has not disclosed the date
Niger’s neighbors running out of options as defense chiefs meet to discuss potential military force
This is the first meeting since the defense chiefs of the Western African regional bloc ordered the deployment of a ‘standby force’ last week to restore constitutional rule in the country
Nigeriens call for mass recruitment of volunteers as the junta faces possible regional invasion
The initiative aims to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers from across the country to register for the Volunteers for the Defense of Niger
Niger, between a rock and a hard place
If there is no military intervention and sanctions are not applied, the coup leaders will understand that they have a free hand