Paper short abstract:

This Paper explores the implications of interrogating the military coup in Niger Republic on the national security of ECOWAS member states. it would delve into the regional consequences, potential challenges, and the role of ECOWAS in addressing the coup's impact on the stability of her members.

Paper long abstract:

This paper examines the implications of the military coup in the Niger Republic for the national security of ECOWAS Member States. It argues that the military coup has not only undermined the constitutional principles of democracy but has also increased instability and insecurity in the region. The paper begins with an overview of the political situation in Niger before the coup and an analysis of the context in which it occurred. It outlines the impact of the coup on Niger Republic's political dynamics, outlining the positions of various actors and the implications for ECOWAS member states.

The 2023 military coup in the Niger Republic has called into question the commitment of ECOWAS Member States to democracy and constitutionalism and raised concerns about stability in the region. These include strengthening political, economic, and security cooperation in the region; strengthening the capacity of the Niger Republic military to protect democracy and the rule of law. In addition, the paper proposes that ECOWAs Member States should continue to support the transitional government in Niger to ensure a successful return to democracy and the rule of law. This paper provides an analysis of the implications of the military coup in the Niger Republic for the national security of ECOWAS member States and makes policy recommendations for ECOWAS Member States to protect their national security and contribute to regional stability. It argues that the military coup has weakened democracy and the rule of law in the region and has posed to regional security and stability.