Leaders from West African bloc ECOWAS are meeting for an emergency summit on the coup in Niger Republic, after the country’s military chiefs defied an ultimatum to restore the elected president.
ECOWAS says it is seeking a diplomatic solution but has not ruled out using force to resolve the crisis saying all options are still being explored. It is also demanding the unconditional release and reinstatement of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
The coup leaders in Niger have formed a new government, according to General Abdourahamane Tiani, who read out a statement on national television on Wednesday night, just hours before the regional blocs emergency summit, the second in 2weeks since the July 26 coup.
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