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OUR AFRICA: Niger Coup- Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that any military intervention a declaration of war

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OUR AFRICA: Niger Coup- Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that any military intervention a declaration of war

GUEST: THEMBISA FAKUDE IS A SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW AT AFRAISD

The military governments of Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that any military intervention against last week’s coup leaders in Niger would be considered a “declaration of war” against their nations.

Regional bloc ECOWAS has imposed sanctions, including a halt in all financial transactions and a national assets freeze. It also said it could authorise force to reinstate Bazoum, who observers believe is being held at his house in the capital, Niamey.
1 Aug 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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