According to a report, a u.s. ambassador, Kathleen Fitzgibbon is expected to arrive in Niamey at the end of the week. Reportedly, according to a u.s. official the u.s. haven’t had an ambassador in Niamey for nearly two years, some Sahel experts say this has left the u.s. with less access to key players and information.
According to the report, Niger’s former colonial ruler France, and the u.s. have approximately 2,500 military personnel in the region who trained Niger’s military and in the case of France conducted joint operations.
Reportedly, supporters of the new regime are calling for people to enlist in the army in case there is a need. According to the report, the regime who were not involved say they are open to dialogue.