Sierra Leone, Others Plan Action Against Coup Leaders in Niger

Members of The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), including Sierra Leone and other West African states, are planning to take military action against coup leaders in Niger.

Guard chief General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself winner when the Nigerien military overthrew the democratic government of Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 this year.

Regional Bloc, ECOWAS issued an ultimatum to the coup plotters to hand over power to Bazoum by the end of the week or risk military intervention.

The move by ECOWAS has been criticised by Niger’s fellow Francophone neighbours, Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso.

A joint-communique issued by Mali and Burkina Faso revealed that the two nations plan to retaliate against ECOWAS in the case of a military intervention against Niger.

The coup has been widely supported by the local population. Supporters were seen on Sunday chanting pro-Russian slogans outside the French Embassy in the capital, Niamey.

ECOWAS and other international bodies have suspended aid to the poor West African country.

Russian State Television, RT News reported on Wednesday August 2 that Service Chiefs from Sierra Leone and other West African countries are meeting in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

An ECOWAS military intervention in Niger will be the first in decades with analysts saying it could lead to unprecedented loss of lives and properties in Niger.

Sierra Leonean troops could participate in the intervention in Niger as part of their commitment to the regional bloc.

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| 2023-08-02 17:47:26

Hypocrisy to the highest degree, institutional coups are more dangerous and undermining democracy than military coups. Shame on ECOWAS. There's no need for Sierra Leone to take action against Niger for the current happening are worse than what's happening in Niger. Even though SL is part of ECOWAS but it's a big shame as organizations of institutions to derail and destroy democracy
Foday Brima | 2023-08-02 14:47:51

Sierra Leone has just elected their President through the ballot box. Any briaattempt to subvert such an established order by power hungry APC will be met with brutal force by the electorate who on June 24 gave their verdict. Period.
Jack Hamilton | 2023-08-02 14:19:45

Foolish people everywhere in Africa 🙄
Jack Hena Hamilton A | 2023-08-02 14:17:31

Foolish people everywhere 🙄
| 2023-08-02 13:17:24

When you see Bio falsely trying to send our innocent soldiers to go to Niger to fight for an ousted president, know that he is doing that to cleverly protect himself against any foreign aggression to kick him out of power,but that will not work,Bio.Do the right thing,if you want to have peace within yourself .You cannot legitimized an illegitimate action.
Sahid Mohamed Kamara | 2023-08-02 13:05:45

ECOWAS troops should not include the useless, hopeless and unprofessional military officers of Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone soldiers are a sell out even to their family members. The military officers of Sierra Leone are heavily involved in killing innocent people in this country. Maada Bio pays them money to kill unarmed civilians. Now, Maada Bio is arresting and secretly killing those useless kuss smokers in the pretext of planning a coup against him. Of course, there is no coup plot against him but Maada Bio is finding a way to eliminate the senior army officer of the North Western regions of Sierra Leone.; so that he will have the opportunity to easily manipulate those Mende fools
Ishmail | 2023-08-02 12:41:11

Hope the institutional coup in Sierra Leone will be given attention. ECOWAS must be proactive or they would be everywhere in west Africa to settle disputes.
Francis Abdulai Joe Koroma | 2023-08-02 12:18:32

ECOWAS should come and take action on Mr.illegimate Bio coup first before taking action against Niger coup d'etat
Conteh Mohammed | 2023-08-02 12:06:40

I hope they are also considering taking actions on constitutional violators as is the case in Sierra Leone. A coup against a tyrant leadership is no coup but being patriotic to ones nation. ECOWAS now have an opportunity in Sierra Leone to address the messes of Bio before it will be too late!!!