Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly responds to a question during a news conference in the foyer of the House of Commons, in Ottawa, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Ottawa has announced it will stop providing financial assistance to Niger's government in the wake of a military coup in the West African country. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Niger Coup
Canada suspending direct aid to Niger’s government after military coup
Aug 6, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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Ottawa has announced it will stop providing financial assistance to Niger’s government in the wake of a military coup in the West African country.
Leaders of the military junta are facing a Sunday deadline from the Economic Community of West African States, known as ECOWAS, to reinstate democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum or face possible foreign intervention.
Global Affairs Canada says in a statement that the coup is a serious threat to democracy and stability in the region.
It says the Canadian government is suspending all direct funding to Niger’s government, but other assistance to vulnerable populations will continue.
