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West African bloc prepares for military action as Niger coup deadline looms

West African bloc prepares for military action as Niger coup deadline looms

Defence chiefs deliver ultimatum for Sunday after mediation fails to reinstate elected president

West African defence chiefs have drawn up a plan for military action if Niger’s coup is not overturned by Sunday, the regional bloc said, after mediation failed in a crisis that threatens regional security and has drawn in global powers.

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has given Niger’s coup leaders until Sunday to step down and reinstate the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum.

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