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Bloc can tackle? ECOWAS and Niger’s coup

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Crisis in Niger: Power, Intervention, and Regional Stability

This chapter analyzes the aftermath of a military coup in Niger, focusing on the junta's consolidation of power and ECOWAS's challenges in responding to the crisis. It examines public sentiment in Nigeria towards the junta, along with the complexities of potential military interventions and the influence of jihadism in the region. The discussion highlights the precarious balance of power and the implications for stability in West Africa.

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