Title: The CNSP in Niger: faced with a possible military intervention, the country on maximum alert
Introduction :
Since the coup d’état perpetrated by the Niger National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP), Niger has been plunged into political uncertainty. The junta was ordered by ECOWAS to reinstate the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, in his functions before Sunday evening. In reaction to this threat of military intervention, the new authorities decided to close Nigerien airspace. As the ultimatum comes to an end, the country holds its breath. In this article, we will analyze the debates and predictions of the African media regarding this alarming situation.
African media facing the possible military intervention of ECOWAS:
– The Burkinabè media Le Pays believes that ECOWAS will eventually deflate and will not take military action. According to them, Algeria’s reluctance represents a major obstacle to armed intervention.
– For his part, Wakat Séra wonders if ECOWAS could not lower its guns and allow the return of President Bazoum. This scenario seems difficult but not impossible, and Niger and all of Africa are holding their breath.
– Maliweb questions the consequences of a military intervention in a region already plunged into chaos. The safety of the population is prioritized, because it is difficult to imagine such an operation without endangering numerous human lives.
– Jeune Afrique looks at the advisors of the president of ECOWAS, Bola Tinubu. The magazine reveals the strategists behind this possible risky military intervention, while Tinubu is determined not to allow another coup to take place.
Ousmane Sonko’s health concerns Senegal:
– Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Senegalese opposition, was hospitalized after eight days of hunger strike. His state of health is causing great concern in the country. Pastef, his political party, accuses President Macky Sall of being responsible for what may happen to him.
– Sénégo relays an open letter from architect and politician Pierre Atepa Goudiaby, asking Ousmane Sonko to end his hunger strike. He emphasizes that he will be able to better serve the people by being in full possession of his physical and psychological means.
Arrest of Juan Branco, lawyer for Ousmane Sonko:
– Another twist in the Sonko affair, Franco-Spanish lawyer Juan Branco was arrested at the border between Senegal and Mauritania. He is actively sought by the Senegalese authorities. Placed in detention in Dakar, he began a hunger strike and refuses all assistance.
Conclusion :
The situation in Niger is worrying, as the possibility of ECOWAS military intervention looms over the country. The debates and predictions of the African media reveal great uncertainty as to the outcome of this political crisis. Meanwhile, the health of Ousmane Sonko concerns Senegal, while the arrest of his lawyer Juan Branco adds a new dimension to this case. The rest of the events remain to be monitored closely.