"ECOWAS Urges Immediate Restoration of Constitutional Order in Niger Amid Escalating Tensions"

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set a "D-Day" for a potential military intervention to restore Niger's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, following last month's coup. ECOWAS has ordered the activation of a regional standby force and stated that military forces are ready to intervene when the order is given. The bloc's priority is the restoration of constitutional order in Niger, and they have called for the release of Bazoum, who has been held under house arrest. ECOWAS has enacted sanctions and issued an ultimatum to the ruling military junta, warning of potential military intervention if they do not stand down.