After a deadline to reinstate the countrys ousted president expired. West African Regional body ecowas had given the countrys junta a week to reverse its coup, which has seen Mohamed Bazoum placed under house arrest. The bloc threatened military intervention if the demands werent met by sunday. But the deadline has now passed, so far, without action. But a short time ago, nigers junta warned the threat is still there. Translation the planning of this war has been carried out. | free deployment of forces to take part in this war has begun in two Central African countries. Nigers armed forces and all our defence and and security forces, backed by the unfailing support our people, are ready to defend the integrity of our territory and the honour of our homeland. Well, france has suspended all Development Aid to nigers neighbour, burkina faso, after its Military Government said it would see any intervention against the coup leaders a declaration of war. Thousands of people gathered sunday
Junta a week to reverse its coup which has seen Mohamed Bazoum placed under house arrest. The bloc threatened military intervention if the demands werent met by sunday. But the deadline has now passed, so far, without action. But a short time ago nigers junta warned the threat is still there. Translation the planning of this war has been carried out. Was not armed forces Mohamed Bazoums armed forces and although defence and Security Forces backed by the unfailing support our people are ready to defend the integrity of our territory and the honour of our homeland. France has suspended all Development Aid to nigers neighbour, burkina faso, after its Military Government said it would see any intervention against the coup leaders as a delcaration of war. Thousands of people gathered on sunday in the main stadium of nigers capital in support of the coup, Chanting Anti French Slogans and waving russian flags. The bbc s Nkechi Ogbonna has been monitoring developments in neighbouring nigeria w
To be housed on board a barge in dorset are expected to arrive later today. The use of the bibby stockholm to house up to 500 people had been delayed by safety concerns. Ministers insist the vessel will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Jonathan blake reports. Floating accommodation for migrants seeking asylum in the uk. The Bibby Stockholm Barge has been moored at portland in dorset for nearly three weeks, but stands empty. Safety concerns have delayed getting people on board but its now expected the first 50 or so men to be housed on the barge will move in very soon. We expect it to be in the coming days, so you wont have long to wait. And this is an important step forwards. Up to 500 people could be accommodated here. The barge has medical facilities and a recreation area. Its one way the government hopes to cut the cost of hotels for those attempting to claim asylum, the bill currently running at about £6 million per day. But its prompted protests from local resi