Niger coup leaders given ultimatum to reinstate president in one week
The country relies on imports from Nigeria for up to 90% of its power, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
“When people say there’s an embargo, land borders are closed, air borders are closed, it’s extremely difficult for people … Niger is a country that relies heavily on the international community,” he said.The 15-nation ECOWAS bloc has unsuccessfully tried to restore democracies in nations where the military took power in recent years. Four nations are run by military governments in West and Central Africa, where there have been nine successful or attempted coups since 2020.
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