If West African bloc ECOWAS decides to intervene militarily in Niger, it would likely opt for a “narrow and focused” action, because Niger’s vast size makes a conventional takeover “impossible”. For in-depth analysis on the limited options left on the table for West Africa to restore democratic rule to Niger, FRANCE 24’s Monte Francis is joined by Paul Melly, Chatham House Consulting Fellow for the Africa Programme & Reporter / Researcher on the Sahel, West Africa and Madagascar.
Analysis: An ECOWAS military intervention in Niger would likely be ‘very targeted’ • FRANCE 24
