West Africa tensions: ECOWAS military chiefs to discuss standby force

Niger’s coup leaders have met with the new interim government. It comes as tensions are escalating between the junta and neighbouring countries. A 21-member cabinet was named hours before leaders of the West African bloc ECOWAS met on Thursday. The group announced a standby force, which could intervene in the country if the military continue their hold on power. Thousands of coup supporters rallied against the decision in Niamey on Friday. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris joins us now from Jibia, on the border between Niger and Nigeria for the latest updates. Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on Twitter: Find us on Facebook: Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: Download AJE Mobile App: @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Niger #NigerCoup #ECOWAS #A