Indeed, the reality is that Western powers manipulate and tailor global events to suit their strategic interests.
The day-long session would see the 115-member parliament considering the emerging effects following the unconstitutional change of government by the Niger junta.
On Thursday, ECOWAS directed the deployment of standby military troops to restore constitutional order in the country.
The Sahel, as it is now, is one huge tinderbox waiting for the next mismanaged conflict to explode.
The flags have been in demand since President Mohamed Bazoum was toppled in a military takeover last month.
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A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta that took power in a July 26 coup.
The suspension adds to the list of African airspace affected by geopolitical disruptions, which already includes Libya and Sudan.
In a press release, the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State, President Bola Tinubu, said the summit would be held in Abuja.
“Burkina Faso and Mali are sending a delegation to Niamey to show the solidarity of the two countries with the brotherly people of Niger.”
On Sunday as the deadline expired, the junta closed its airspace until further notice, citing the increased threat of military intervention.
