ECOWAS deadline expires: No consensus on the possibility of military intervention in Niger

Regional tensions have mounted since mutinous soldiers overthrew the president of Niger nearly two weeks ago. The ECOWAS threat of military intervention appears to be revealing differences of opinion on how to proceed among some of the 15 member states. FRANCE 24's Vedika Bahl explains.
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[FMercuryEA]

Democracy is not a commodity like uranium is. Do you know why Socrates the Greek philosopher hated democracy? Such nonsense.

[sooofisticated]

Interesting that Nigeria’s Constitution works like the United State’s Constitution is supposed to work

[championt]

There cannot be democracy without good governance.

[fearfulsuggestion]

I was under the impression that Benin had also committed to participation in an intervention if one was approved.

[festekj]

The PM comes from an ethnicity that represents less than 1% of Nigerian population. This is highly suspect as Africa is ruled by tribal allegiances. I would encourage a new elections but ban foreign NGO funding.

[equalrightandjusticeforall]

Africa leaders should talk about term limits first before talking attacking Niger 🇳🇪. What are the causes of coups ?

[royalroyal]

Notice how Chad consistently being a Chad

[benson]

Well, that's a good thing . I guess the US and France haven't given the greenlight yet