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West African bloc tested by crisis in Niger over military coup

ECOWAS' 15 nations set an Aug. 6 deadline for Niger's military to restore to power the democratically elected president.

Niger's capital, Niamey, along the Niger River
Niger's capital, Niamey, along the Niger River (AN/Michel Isamuna/Unsplash)

Leaders of the economic bloc of West African nations known as ECOWAS were wrapping up an extraordinary summit on Friday over the crisis in Niger that threatens to destabilize the region.

The heads of state and government from 15 West African countries set an Aug. 6 deadline for Niger's military junta to restore to power the country’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, who was democratically elected.

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