Niger faces a political crisis as General Abdourahamane Tchiani led a military coup, declaring himself the new leader and ousting President Mohamed Bazoum. The coup received widespread condemnation from African countries and Western powers, who called for the restoration of democracy.
Tchiani cited the government's failure to combat the Islamist insurgency as the reason for the coup. Concerns arise over regional security, as Niger is a key ally in the fight against jihadist groups. France, Germany, Italy, and the U.S. have troops in Niger.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) plans to address the
situation in an emergency summit, seeking diplomatic solutions to prevent further instability and protect
Niger's democratic gains.
As the world closely monitors the developments, international leaders are
urging a return to civilian rule to safeguard Niger's stability and regional security. The future of the country
hangs in the balance as efforts to restore democracy continue amidst the ongoing political
crisis.
