West African bloc says 'we are going into Niger' if all else fails
Ecowas rejects claims it is manipulated by 'outside powers'
17 August 2023 - 20:47
The West African bloc Ecowas stands ready to intervene militarily in Niger should diplomatic efforts to reverse a coup there fail, a senior official told army chiefs meeting in Ghana on Thursday to discuss the details of a standby force...
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