People have been protesting against the Senegal government for days. Towing the Western line, the Senegal government planned to attack Niger.
West African bloc that forms Economic Community of West African States has sent its delegation to Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum last week, with the message the military intervention will be the last resort.
Rapid development with increasing European and American interest in the region has turned Africa into a flash point.