ECOWAS troops express readiness to battle Niger junta

Troops of the Economic Community of West African State have said they are ready to participate in a standby force that could intervene in the Republic of Niger.

After the military seized power from President Mohamed Bazoum, ECOWAS issued a 7-day ultimatum to the military to restore the president or risk sanctions, including possible military action.

At a meeting in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Thursday, the defence chiefs said they prepared to reinstate the democratic order in Niger.