Meanwhile, the recent development in Niger only makes for more questions than answers as the situation evolves with surprising twists.
For example, the CNSP closed the nation’s airspace on Monday after it cited intelligence reports of an imminent military intervention by the regional bloc in coordination with support from the Central African States.
Also, on the same day that the one-week ultimatum expired, a Prime minister was appointed which leaves many asking about what will be the next big move by ECOWAS leaders at the August 10 extraordinary summit.
Morgan Assogba, an international relations expert comments on the Junta’s motivation.