Now, Niger Junta Alleges Coup Plot By ECOWAS | What’s The 15-Nation Bloc And Why Is West Backing It?

Niger’s new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally televised speech on August 2, and he called on the population to be ready to defend the nation. In one of few addresses to the West African country since seizing power from Niger’s democratically elected president a week ago, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani warned against foreign meddling and military intervention against the coup. Tchiani, who commands Niger’s presidential guard, also promised to create the conditions for a peaceful transition to elections following his ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum. His speech comes amid rising regional tensions as the West African regional bloc ECOWAS threatens to use military force if Bazoum isn’t released from house arrest and reinstated by Aug. 6. The bloc has imposed severe travel and economic sanctions.#niger #nihe n18oc_world n18oc_crux #niger #ecowas #russia #sahel #africa #niamey #bazoum 0:00 INTRODUCTION 2:54