Gathering for the second consecutive day in Ghana, defense chiefs from West African nations are deep in discussions about the possibility of using armed intervention to reinstate civilian governance in the Niger Republic. This option is being explored should diplomatic efforts to reverse the recent coup fail to yield results.
As reported by Al Jazeera, the outcome of these deliberations is anticipated to be disclosed during a closing ceremony scheduled for 4 pm.
In a significant move, troops from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had already expressed their readiness to form a standby force dedicated to reinstating democracy in Niger. This initiative follows the recent coup that led to the ousting and detainment of President Mohamed Bazoum.