The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extraordinary summit on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Niger, after the military rulers ignored the bloc's ultimatum to relinquish power. The summit will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, and Ecowas is not currently considering immediate military intervention. Italy and Germany have called for a diplomatic solution, while Mali and Burkina Faso, both suspended from ECOWAS due to their own military coups, are sending a joint delegation to show solidarity with the people of Niger.

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