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Following an interview that was deemed "insulting" to the new military commanders in Niger, the junta-led government of Burkina Faso has suspended Radio Omega. After the announcement was released, the station, which was a part of the Omega media empire controlled by journalist and former foreign minister Alpha Barry, stopped airing programmes. According to Radio Omega, the judgement is "a blatant violation of current laws and an intolerable attack on freedom of expression and freedom of the press."

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Abuja to discuss the situation following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the Niger Republic's military junta. The closure of Niger's airspace was cited for security reasons, including a planned invasion by a foreign power. The junta received support from Nigerians and fellow military leaders in Mali and Burkina Faso. Air France has suspended flight service to Mali and Burkina Faso, and flights to Nigeria from Europe and the US may be affected by longer hours. The closure of Niger's airspace has added to African airspace disruptions, including Libya and Sudan. The US government has suspended aids for Niger pending President Mohamed Bazoum's reinstatement.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Niger Republic military junta are facing a standoff due to economic pressures and threats of military action. Junta leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani has rejected peace efforts and rebuffed talks by delegations. The junta received a warning to reinstate President Bazoum or face military action. However, Tchiani reconsidered his position and met with Nigeria's Intervention Team, agreeing to intensify dialogue in resolving the political crisis. The Nigerian Armed Forces (AFN) has criticized false reports of a coup request, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged against military action against the junta, arguing that the disadvantages outweigh the benefits.