ECOWAS

France is reportedly in discussions with the military of Niger over the possible withdrawal of its troops from the West African country.

Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation.

Coup leaders in Niger have said that they are willing to resolve a standoff with West Africa's regional bloc through diplomacy.

Just hours after the military junta in charge of the country rejected an important regional bloc's deadline to surrender control.