🔴 Live: Niger junta says it will prosecute President Bazoum for ‘high treason’

Niger’s military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for « high treason » and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country. ECOWAS has approved the deployment of a « standby force to restore constitutional order » in Niger as soon as possible, but says it remains committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).