Niger Coup: Mali, Burkina Faso Dare Tinubu, ECOWAS Over Military Intervention Threat

• The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been warned not to initiate a foreign military intervention in Niger
• The warning was issued by the military leaders of Mali and Burkina Faso via a statement released on Monday, July 31
• The allied forces (Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger) warned ECOWAS that an attempt to carry out its threat would be a declaration of war

Two military-controlled West African neighbours, Mali and Burkina Faso, have warned against foreign military interference in the recent military takeover of the Republic of Nige.

The juntas noted that they are solidly behind General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who toppled President Mohamed Bazoum's government.

As reported by Africa News, both nations said it would be considered a declaration of war if foreign military intervention occurs.

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Burkinafaso, Mali dare Tinubu, ECOWAS

Issuing this warning, the State Minister for Territorial Administration and Decentralisation in Mali, Col. Abdoulaye Maiga, said:

“I warn that any military intervention against Niger will be considered as a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali.”

The warning was on the heels of the 7-day deadline issued by the chairman of ECOWAS, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging that President Bazoum be freed from the captivity of the rebel leaders and restore power to civilians.

ECOWAS warned that there would be military intervention and sanctions if the instructions were not followed within the stipulated period.

The military junta in Mali said:

“The transitional governments of Burkina Faso and Mali, One: have expressed their fraternal solidarity of the people of Mali and Burkina Faso with their brothers in Niger who have decided of their own accord to take their destiny in hand and to assume their sovereignty.

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"Two: Denounce the persistence of the regional organisations to apply sanctions that aggravate the suffering of the population and imperil the spirit of PanAfricanism. Three: Refuse to apply these illegal, illegitimate and inhumane sanctions against the Nigerien people and authorities."

Akufo-Addo says coups are not solutions to Africa’s political and economic problems

Meanwhile, at the beginning of this year, YEN.com.gh reported that Nana Akufo-Addo has said coups are not the solution to Africa’s .political and economic problems.

The president called on the international community to help send a clear decisive statement to coup plotters on the African continent.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, in Germany, on Friday, 17th February 2024, he said Africa has gained notoriety for coups which is very worrying.

Source: Legit.ng