Italy has provided recommendations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regarding the situation in the Republic of Niger, following the lapse of the deadline for the reinstatement of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum by the military junta.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a concise media interaction on Monday, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani shared insights with La Stampa newspaper, proposing an extension of the ultimatum issued to the military junta….CONTINUE READING

Tajani further expressed his hope that ECOWAS would seek diplomatic solutions to address the crisis rather than resorting to military intervention.

He stated, “The optimal approach is through diplomacy. I am optimistic that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will consider extending the ultimatum, which expired at midnight last night.”

It was previously reported that Niger had temporarily closed its airspace due to concerns about potential military intervention from the West African regional bloc.

This development emerged after the coup leaders declined to meet the deadline for reinstating the country’s deposed president, Mohammed Bazoum, who remains in detention.

Prior to this, a large number of junta supporters had gathered at a stadium in Niamey, the capital, showing their support for the decision not to yield to external pressure to step down by the specified Sunday deadline, following the power seizure on July 26.