A deadline given by a bloc of other West African nations to the Nigerien military junta to reinstate the ousted president ran out with no sign of a military intervention by neighbors.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/06/world/africa/niger-coup-deadline.html

“At the moment, the Embassy is well guarded by the Nigerien Military and other security authorities.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/08/nigerian-embassy-well-guarded-by-nigerien-military-attacks-promptly-curtailed-ambassador.html

“At the moment, the Embassy is well guarded by the Nigerien Military and other Security Authorities.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/08/angry-kano-residents-protest-proposed-military-invasion-of-niger-republic.html

He, however, said the Nigerien military has shown little or no remorse “as they hold onto their untenable positions, holding not only President Bazoum, his family, and members of his government hostage, but also the people of Niger.”

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/ecowas-team-negotiates-with-niger-on-return-to-civil-rule/

Liti Auwalu for the Nigeria Ambassador to Niger said protesters tried to gain access to the embassy, but the Nigerien military and police managed the situation, adding that the embassy is well guarded.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/08/angry-kano-residents-protest-proposed-military-invasion-of-niger-republic.html

Nigerien security forces launch tear gas to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger, on Sunday.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/01/world/politics/macron-africa-niger-coup/

Nigerien tailor, Yahaya Oumarou, carefully ran cuts of white, blue and red fabric under his sewing machine, assembling them into the three horizontal bands of Russia’s flag.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/nigers-tailors-rush-to-make-russian-flags-after-coup/

Niger's capital Niamey appeared calm on Monday with people going about their business as usual, but the closure of Nigerien airspace has already disrupted the skies.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/conflict/wafrica-to-meet-on-niger-after-junta-defies-deadline-c-11519312

Protesters cheer Nigerien troops as they gather in front of the French Embassy in Niamey during a demonstration that followed a rally in support of Niger's junta in Niamey on July 30, 2023.

Source: https://therealnews.com/niger-is-the-fourth-country-in-the-sahel-to-experience-an-anti-western-coup

That is the context in which ECOWAS should look at the Nigerien coup.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/08/20/if-democracy-comes-to-grief-blame-politicians/

The Chinese ambassador to Niger, Jiang Feng, said China would build an industrial park that would impact industries including agro-food, manufacturing, mining and real estate, according to a tweet from Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum’s official account.

Source: https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2023/09/05/nigerien-junta-raises-the-price-of-uranium-sacre-bleu-or-no-big-deal-n575994

The embassy had been attacked by thousands of pro-junta protestors shortly after the coup, but were dispersed by Nigerien forces before they could enter the building.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/france-closes-niger-embassy-after-row-with-military-junta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=france-closes-niger-embassy-after-row-with-military-junta

"The Nigerien people have the right to choose their leaders," he said.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202308040029.html