Niger's junta allies with Mali and Burkina Faso militaries, expels French ambassador amid tensions with West
- Niger's junta has authorized Mali and Burkina Faso troops to intervene in the country if attacked, signaling resistance to ECOWAS pressure.
- France disputes the junta's authority after the ambassador was expelled for refusing to meet and "actions contrary to Niger's interests."
- ECOWAS threatens military intervention to reinstate the ousted president, while also pursuing diplomacy.
- The US, ECOWAS, and EU have suspended aid and imposed sanctions on Niger following the coup.
- The alliance between the juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso raises concerns about growing authoritarianism and Russian influence in the region.
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