Military Operations to Begin in Niger: ECOWAS Countries Agree

A new region is emerging on the world map of conflict and military operations. Some experts are already writing that this marks the beginning of war in Africa, as international actors are involved. The countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to initiate military operations in Niger "as soon as possible," said the President of Côte d'Ivoire.

“The chiefs of staff will hold several more meetings to finalize the details, but we have the agreement of the leaders of the states to start the operation as soon as possible,” he stated.

France supports the ECOWAS summit's decisions aimed at restoring order in Niger, according to a statement from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

U.S. authorities also support the actions of ECOWAS in relation to the situation in Niger, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.