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Mali, Burkina Faso send joint delegation to Niamey ‘in solidarity’ with Niger

Supporters of Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland wave Russian flags as they demonstrate in Niamey on August 6, 2023. © AFP

Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint official delegation to coup-hit Niger on Monday in a show of solidarity between the nations – all of whom are ruled by juntas. Meanwhile regional bloc Ecowas said an immediate military intervention to restore Niger's toppled president was not envisaged.

The delegation, announced by the Malian army, is expected to arrive in Niger on Monday, according to Niger's foreign ministry.

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