ECOWAS TROOPS DEPLOYMENT TO NIGER
By Paul Ndiho
Nigerians are divided in their reactions to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) sending troops to Niger to stop the military junta. Some Nigerians support the move, saying that it is necessary to restore democracy in Niger. Others oppose the move, saying it infringes on Niger’s sovereignty. They also argue that the ECOWAS forces are not well-equipped to deal with the security challenges in Niger.