Foundation Seeks Support For Niger’s Ejection Of US Troops

Following Niger Republic’s termination of agreement and notice to United States of America for the immediate evacuation of its military base in the West African country, a peacebuilding think tank, the Foundation for Peace Professionals ( PeacePro)  has called on the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and African Union (AU) to assist Niger Republic facilitate peaceful ejection of foreign military bases without escalating tension.

This call followed Niger Republic’s termination of agreement and notice to the United States of America for the immediate evacuation of its military base in the country.

The group said the desire of the people of Niger is to see their country free of foreign military presence and the regional body should be seen aiding the process in a brotherly and professional manner.

In a statement by its executive director, Mr Abdulrazaq Hamzat, the Peace Pro,  said that, AU and ECOWAS’ duty is to aid its member state in its quest for economic and security stability, while leveraging on their shared objective to advance regional solidarity.

Hamzat noted that AU and ECOWAS cannot stand-by and watch while Niger Republic goes through the process of negotiating an end to foreign military presence in its country alone and then expect member states to see the regional body as a shield that is worthy of being regarded in charting a future for themselves.

It should be noted that the Niger Republic had earlier ejected another western military base (France ) in the country.

PeacePro maintained that, ECOWAS and AU must be seen leading efforts to demilitarize Africa to gain confidence of the people of the continent.