The military junta in Niger Republic has severed diplomatic relations with Nigeria, France, Togo and the United States of America.
The decision followed a failed effort by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the ongoing impasse.
One of the coupists reportedly announced this on Radio France International, saying “The functions of the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassadors of the Republic of Niger” to France, Nigeria, Togo and the United States are terminated,”
ECOWAS had issued a seven-day ultimatum for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum to avoid possible clash with the junta.
President Bola Tinubu sent a high-powered delegation to the country to meet with the coup leaders, on Thursday.
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) led the delegation which had Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III and the President of the ECOWAS met with the juntas.
The President has also sent a separate delegation led by Ambassador Babagana Kingibe to engage with the leaders of Libya and Algeria on the Niger crisis.
