African Union and European Union Respond to Niger's Military Coup

On July 29, 2023, the African Union called on Niger's military junta to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority" within 15 days, adding pressure on the coup leaders.

Furthermore, the European Union announced the suspension of security and funding cooperation with Niger.

  • Additionally, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc, has imposed a deadline for the military junta to reinstate the ousted President.
  • Niger, a vast, arid West African country, has faced political instability and multiple military coups since gaining independence from French colonial rule in 1960.
  • The country, with a population of approximately 25 million, ....
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