We should welcome the efforts by the Economic Community of West African States to take the lead in resolving the crisis in Niger. It is positive that the political bloc is taking ownership of the region's political and economic future.
The crisis in Niger began when the country's military seized power from President Mohamed Bazoum's democratically elected government on July 26. Led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the junta has subsequently refused to engage in serious negotiations toward the restoration of Niger's democracy. This underlines international concerns that Tchiani's claims he is defending Niger's sovereignty and people are simply an excuse for a naked power grab.
These concerns notwithstanding, it is important that ECOWAS rather than the West takes the lead here.
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