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El-Rufai Warns Against Going To War Over Nigerien Coup

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, has expressed his concerns regarding the proposed military intervention led by President Bola Tinubu within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address the ongoing political crisis in Niger Republic. El-Rufai, who conveyed his thoughts via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday […]

ECOWAS Parliament Divided on Military Intervention in Niger

A division emerged within the ECOWAS Parliament on Saturday regarding the consideration of military action as a viable approach to address the prevailing political turmoil in Niger Republic and to reinstate civil governance. During a virtual extraordinary assembly, members deliberated on strategies to curtail military encroachment into the political sphere of the region, with contrasting […]

Analysts Caution ECOWAS on Military Action Against Niger

As the situation unfolds in Niger Republic following the recent coup, experts have weighed in on the potential economic consequences of resorting to military intervention to restore democracy. These assessments were offered in separate statements by Nigerian professionals, who underscored the importance of considering the geopolitical complexities within the sub-region. Since soldiers from Niger’s presidential […]

Niger Closes Airspace Amid Fears Of War Against Coupists

On Sunday, Niger took the decision to close its airspace indefinitely, citing concerns over potential military intervention from a regional bloc. This move came after coup leaders refused to meet the deadline set for reinstating the country’s ousted president. A representative of the junta made an announcement on national television, explaining that they were responding […]