Military leaders from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).

They formed the “Alliance of Sahel States,” seeking sovereignty, security cooperation, and closer ties with Russia while opposing French involvement. The alliance emphasizes African sovereignty amid regional security challenges in the Sahel. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/three-african-nations-embrace-russia-kick-out-french-us-troops-exit-pro-west-ecowas-watch/vi-BB1pxTws https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/three-african-nations-embrace-russia-kick-out-french-u-s-troops-exit-pro-west-ecowas-watch/videoshow/111553685.cms

Confirmed report: 48 HOURS? The military junta in Niger orders German, US, French and Nigerian ambassadors to leave the country within > 48 hours? France rejects.

Niger military leader closes French, German, Nigerian, and US Embassies and orders Ambassadors to leave the country within 48 hours pic.twitter.com/I7vWdyRQc0 — mac-ceazaro (@Ceasaro7) August 26, 2023 The military junta in Niger orders German, US and Nigerian ambassadors to leave …

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Here we go: Niger closes airspace due to invasion threat

“The African country’s junta has ignored the ultimatum from Western-backed neighbors Niger’s coup-imposed government has promised “a vigorous and instantaneous response” to any violation of the country’s airspace. Niamey is bracing for a potential military intervention after a deadline, set by the …

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