Niger is waiting for a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders in Niamey ignored a deadline to reinstate the ousted president
Niger has closed its airspace until further notice, citing the increased threat of military intervention. / Photo: AFP Archive
The Economic Community of West African States has said it will issue a statement on its next steps in response to the junta's refusal to cave into external pressure to stand down by Sunday following the July 26 power grab.
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