WHAT COULD BE THE CAPACITY OF AN ECOWAS MILITARY FORCE? Nine of the top 20 countries with the best military in Africa are from remaining West African democracies, according to Global Fire Power, which ranks military strength. Key Takeaway:– West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, has threatened to intervene militarily in the military takeover in Niger if the ousted president is not reinstated within one week. – An ECOWAS-led military intervention could attract external influence from both the West and Russia, potentially escalating geopolitics in the region. The coup in Niger could potentially impact the geopolitical balance between the West and Russia in the region.

Source: National Post August 01, 2023 17:50 UTC