🔴 Live: Niger coup leader vows a return to democracy within three years

Niger’s General Abdourahamane Tiani – who took power after army officers toppled president Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 – said in a televised address on Saturday night that a transition to civilian rule happen within three years. An ECOWAS delegation earlier on Saturday met with Bazoum in the presence of the military-appointed prime minister, Ali Zeine, and a member of the junta. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).