The ECOWAS Parliament converged for a virtual Extraordinary Session on Saturday, August 12, 2023, to discuss possible means to restore democratic rule in the West African country.
Niger has been under military rule since July 26, 2023, when the democratically elected president of the country, Mohamed Bazoum, was overthrown by the presidential guard led by Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani.
The regional bloc had imposed several economic sanctions on Niger and asked the junta to release the detained President and reinstate him or be prepared to face military action.
