The deadline for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the country’s ousted president has passed, but there are calls for a peaceful resolution from the West Africa regional bloc, ECOWAS. In the capital, coup leaders held a rally where they beheaded a chicken decorated in the colors of former colonizer France. Nigeria’s Senate has pushed back against ECOWAS’s plan for military intervention and urged exploration of non-forceful options. The coup has added complexity to the region, which is already dealing with military takeovers, Islamic extremism, and a shift towards Russia and the Wagner mercenary group. The fate of ECOWAS intervention remains uncertain as neighboring countries oppose the use of force. Thousands of people attended a rally in Niger’s capital, expressing defiance against ECOWAS and France’s presence. ECOWAS may have given the junta too much time, allowing them to entrench themselves further. The coup has had significant consequences for the United States and its allies, who viewed Niger as a crucial counterterrorism partner in the Sahel. The uncertainty in Niger is negatively impacting daily life and exacerbating the country’s already difficult circumstances.
National tensions remain as deadline for Niger juntas to reinstate president approaches
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