Summary

Companies Junta ignores ECOWAS deadline to reinstate president

Bloc has warned of possible military action

Italy urges ECOWAS to extend deadline, stick to diplomacy

Niger airspace closure causes disruption to flights

NIAMEY, Aug 7 (Reuters) – West African leaders will discuss Niger on Thursday after the junta that seized power there on July 26 defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president or face the threat of military intervention, a spokesman for the regional bloc said on Monday.…

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