In Niger thousands of men answered the call to enlist in non military support

In Niger thousands of men answered the call to enlist in non military support roles for Niger's defense in anticipation of an invasion by ECOWAS:

◾Supporters of Niger's junta were forced on Saturday to halt a census of people willing to volunteer for non-military roles, saying they had been overwhelmed by the numbers who turned up. They met on the same day a delegation from ECOWAS arrived in the country and met with junta leader General Abdourahmane Tiani and deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.