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Live Updates: ECOWAS Military Chiefs to Discuss Options for Intervention in Niger, Reports Claim

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A woman welcomes ECOWAS Senegalese troops as they take position near the state house in the Gambian capital Banjul Jan. 22, 2017. West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS has threatened the use of force in reinstating the president of Niger after he was deposed by his military but how the bloc would carry out the threat remains unclear, with a military deployment on the table. - Sputnik Africa

Live Updates: ECOWAS Military Chiefs to Discuss Options for Intervention in Niger, Reports Claim

09:19 02.08.2023 (Updated: 19:00 02.08.2023)

On July 26, members of the Nigerien presidential guard said in a statement broadcast on national television that they had overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, closed the borders and imposed a curfew in the country "until further notice." The guard's commander, Abdourahmane Tchiani, proclaimed himself the country's new leader.

The Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extraordinary meeting on the situation in Niger from August 2-4, ECOWAS said on Tuesday.

"The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Abuja from August 2nd to 4th, 2023 on the political situation in the Republic of Niger," the organization said on Twitter.

On Sunday, ECOWAS gave Niger's coup leaders one week to reinstate the detained president or it would use "all measures," including military, to restore order in the African nation.

Moreover, ECOWAS suspended all financial aid to Niger, froze the assets of the rebels, their families and supporters, and imposed a ban on commercial flights to and from the country.

On Tuesday, France and the European Union started to evacuate its citizens.

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US Preparing to Possibly Evacuate Embassy Personnel in Niger Amid Military Coup, Reports Say

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15:57 02.08.2023

Nigerien Coup Leader Appoints Military Commanders as New Regional Governors - Reports

Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, who proclaimed himself Niger's new head of state after a coup on July 26, has appointed military commanders as new governors in all Nigerien regions, media reported on Wednesday.

Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Bulama has been appointed as the governor of the Agadez region, Brig. Gen. Iro Umaru has become the head of the Dosso region, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Bagadoma has taken the office of the Diffa region's chief and Brig. Gen. Abdou Assouman Harouna has been appointed as Niamey's regional head, the Nigerien Press Agency reported.

The news outlet said that Maj. Col. Oumarou Tawaye was appointed as the Tahoua region's governor, Police Inspector General Issoufou Mamane assumed the office of the Maradi governor, Lieut. Col. Maina Boukar would rule in Tillabery, and Col. EF Labo Issoufou was installed as a regional head in Zinder.

12:55 02.08.2023

ECOWAS Military Chiefs to Discuss Options for Intervention in Niger – Reports

Military chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries will discuss options for military intervention in Niger at a meeting in Nigeria's capital Abuja, the RFI broadcaster reported, citing sources.

The extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff of ECOWAS takes place from August 2-4.

A source familiar with the talks told the news outlet on Tuesday that the goal of the meeting is to outline a plan for the intervention, its strategy, logistical aspects and timetable.

12:11 02.08.2023

Russia Against Deterioration of Situation in Niger, Calls for Dialogue - Foreign Ministry

Russia believes it is important to avoid further deterioration of situation in Niger, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow calls for dialogue between the sides of the conflict.

“We consider it extremely important to prevent further degradation of the situation in the country, we believe it is urgent to organize a national dialogue to restore civil peace, ensure law and order,” Zakharova told a briefing.

The spokeswoman added that a threat of use of external force against Niger will not add to conflict resolution.

“When looking for ways to resolve the conflict in Niger, we continue to proceed from the principle that African problems require African solutions. We expect that efforts will be made through the African Union and sub-regional organizations,” Zakharova said.

10:42 02.08.2023

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Niger Reportedly Opens Borders With 5 Neighboring Countries

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09:22 02.08.2023

US Military Suspended Training With Niger's Armed Forces Amid Unrest - Pentagon

The US military suspended its training program with Niger's armed forces after unrest broke out in the country, Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder said during a press briefing.

"We continue to stay in contact with the Niger military, but in terms of training, for example, those types of things, that's been suspended," Ryder told reporters on Tuesday.

Ryder declined to comment on whether the United States has suspended any intelligence operation in Niger.

09:22 02.08.2023

Algerian Foreign Ministry Says Opposes Military Intervention in Niger

Algeria warns against attempts at military intervention in Niger and advocates the restoration of the constitutional order in the country by peaceful means, the Algerian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

"Algeria warns and calls for restraint regarding the intentions of foreign military intervention in Niger ... which will be a factor that complicates and increases the danger of the current crisis," the ministry said in a statement.

Algeria supports the restoration of the constitutional order in Niger and the return to power of President Mohamed Bazoum, as the legitimate leader of the country, the statement read, adding that restoration of the order in Niger should be carried out by peaceful means so that "Niger and the entire region do not face a lack of security and stability."