🔴 Live: ECOWAS delegation arrives in coup-hit Niger for talks

A delegation from the West African bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Saturday for talks with the military officers who seized power in a July 26 coup, according to FRANCE 24’s regional correspondent. The plane carrying the delegation arrived in Niamey a day after the bloc’s military chiefs said they were ready to intervene to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Read our liveblog for the latest updates on the situation in Niger. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).