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An immediate standby force has been ordered by ECOWAS against the junta in Niger Republic in order to restore constitutional order following military coup.
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Femi Fani-Kayode said "we are now on a war" footing after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ordered standby force against Niger Republic.
Niger coup: Reno Omokri tells ECOWAS, Tinubu what to do as Gen Tchiani threatens to kill Bazoum
Reno Omokri has urged President Bola Tinubu and ECOWAS to respond strongly with a warning to General Tchiani's threat to kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
Tension as former Niger rebel leader launches group to counter coup plotters
A former rebel leader, Rhissa Ag Boula, has launched a movement to confront coup plotters in Niger Republic, who took over power from President Mohamed Bazoum.
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