According to a report, a deadline to reinstate president Bazoum expires on Sunday but ecowas says it still prefers a diplomatic solution. Reportedly, the coup leaders have severed military cooperation with France who have 1500 troops stationed in Niger. According to the report, ecowas says it has a plan in place for military intervention but will not elaborate on the details.
Reportedly, two neighbouring nations strongly oppose ecowas moves and have promised military support in the case of foreign intervention. According to the report, France 24 and the u.s. based Associated Press have reported that coup leaders have requested support from the russian mercenary group, wagner.