President Bola Tinubu, who is at the helm of regional superpower Nigeria, regards the coup across the border in Niger as a litmus test for democracy in West Africa.
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have called for the immediate reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum and have threatened military action against Niger’s Military junta if their demands are not met within seven days.
The United Nations says it has suspended its humanitarian operations in Niger, after soldiers announced the overthrow of the country’s elected president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, July 27 offered free grain to six African countries as he launched a summit with leaders from the continent.