Italy has called on Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to extend the allotted time for the reinstallation of Niger President, Mohamed Bazoum.
According to NAN reports, this was made known on Monday, 7th August, by Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani in an interview.
During the interview, Tajani said, “The only way is the diplomatic one. I hope that the ultimatum of the Economic Community of West African States, which expired last night at midnight, will be extended today.”
The thoughts of the involvement of the military has made Niger to temporarily shut down its airspace starting Sunday.
This is following reports of coup leaders refusing to meet the deadline for restoring President Mohammed Bazoum, who is still in detention.
