Nigelec, Niger’s electricity company, says Nigeria’s government has cut supply to the neighbouring country, leading to blackouts in major cities.
Last week, Niger soldiers announced a coup on national TV that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s democratically-elected president.
In response to the coup, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), after an extraordinary session chaired by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, resolved to impose several sanctions on the military junta that toppled the democratic government in Niger.
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Part of the sanctions include freezing all service transactions, including energy transactions and deals with financial institutions.
The West African leaders gave Niger’s military junta a week to give up power or face possible military consequences, but analysts and public affairs commentators have cautioned against any military solution in resolving the matter.
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