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Nigeria’s Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar hosted his French counterpart in Abuja recently and the two leaders discussed ECOWAS political efforts in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. They also oversaw the signing of an agreement between the French Agency for Development and Nigeria’s government
Nigeria’s Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar hosted his French counterpart in Abuja recently and the two leaders discussed ECOWAS political efforts in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. They also oversaw the signing of an agreement between the French Agency for Development and Nigeria’s government.
The two leaders also discussed other pressing issues including bilateral cooperation and a greater African representation in global institutions. France has been consistent in its support for a reform for democratizing the United Nations Security Council. Nigeria aspires to become a permanent member in the future in the UN Security Council. Nigeria is also keen to join as a member of the G20.
In the meantime, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna said her country would back ECOWAS efforts to restore democracy in the region. The West African bloc, which is chaired by Nigeria, has given a few recent announcements of any new steps regarding junta-led regimes. France has ended anti-jihadist military missions in Mali and Burkina Faso and more recently began to withdraw forces from Niger. All three countries where juntas are now ruling after coups.
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Transitions to democracy are stalled in Mali and Burkina Faso and the junta in Niger has also brushed off ECOWAS demands to immediately restore constitutional order and insists on a transition of up to three years. ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Niger while leaving open a possible military intervention as a final option if needed.
