The military regime which took power in Niger following the coup d’état of July 26 called on Togo to play the role of mediator in negotiations with the international community. This approach mainly aims to initiate a dialogue with West African countries which had imposed financial sanctions on Niger after the overthrow of elected president Mohamed Bazoum.
Nigerien Defense Minister General Salifou Moby met with Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé in Lomé, the Togolese capital, on November 6. General Moby sharply criticized the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) sanctions, calling them “cynics“. He also expressed his gratitude to Togo for maintaining dialogue with the Nigerien military regime, despite the circumstances. Although a member of ECOWAS, Togo has taken several bilateral initiatives to engage in talks with the military regime in Niger. General Mody stressed the importance of keeping communication channels open, stressing that Niger remains willing to dialogue with its international partners. One of the main concerns of the junta in power in Niamey is the demand from ECOWAS to restore constitutional order. However, the junta insists on the need for a transitional period of up to three years to implement these changes, arguing that the country faces serious challenges, including two jihadist insurgencies in the southeastern and southern regions. ‘west. Furthermore, France, Niger’s former colonial power, engaged in a standoff with the military junta following the coup. Last October, at the request of Niger, France began the withdrawal of its approximately 1,500 soldiers deployed in the country. General Mody called on Togo to guarantee compliance with the agreements governing this withdrawal. The Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, expressed his country’s willingness to help as a facilitator in the dialogue between Niger and the international community. He thanked General Mody for having designated Togo, alongside the United States, as the guarantor country for the withdrawal of French forces. Togo, for its part, regularly seeks to play a mediating role in the region. In 2022, the country actively participated in efforts to free 49 Ivorian soldiers held prisoner in Bamako, Mali, after being accused of being mercenaries. With AFP
2023-11-10 03:19:08
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