ECOWAS has activated a ‘standby force’ to restore order in Niger after the junta ignored a deadline to release and reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.
ECOWAS has activated a 'standby force' to restore order in Niger after the junta ignored a deadline to release and reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.
Niger accused France on Wednesday of violating its airspace, attacking a military camp and freeing "terrorists" to undermine the country. Paris denied the charges.
ECOWAS, a regional West African bloc, said it could activate its Standby Force to impose stability in Niger. Coup leaders have ignored previous invasion threats.