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ECOWAS sets ‘D-Day’ for possible military intervention in Niger

CNN  —  The West African regional bloc ECOWAS says it has chosen an undisclosed “D-Day” for a possible military intervention to restore Niger’s democratically elected president following last month’s coup. Abdel-Fatau Musah, the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bloc, said that military forces are …

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Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power

Niamey, Niger CNN  —  Niger’s armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital to prepare for a potential invasion, a military source told CNN, just hours after the military junta running the country refused to abide by an influential regional bloc’s deadline to cede power. A convoy of about 40 pick-up trucks arrived …

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France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline

CNN  —  France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger, as the clock ticks closer to a deadline for the new military junta to stand down or face possible military intervention. “The future of Niger and the stability of the entire region are at stake,” …

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