Niger has reopened its airspace to national and international commercial, according to the official Nigerien news agency, ANP.

 

The country’s airspace was initially closed after the coup leaders took power on July 26, but was reopened on August 2 before being closed again on August 6 after regional countries threatened to intervene militarily to restore civilian rule. 

 

According to a transport ministry spokesman, ground services have also resumed, although Niger’s airspace remains closed to all operational military flights and others requiring prior authorization from the relevant authorities. 

 

“The airspace of the Republic of Niger is open to all national and international commercial flights,” the agency quoted a transport ministry spokesman saying, adding that ground services had also resumed.

 

The Economic Community of West African States has imposed sanctions on Niger following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum and has threatened military intervention if talks fail to restore civilian rule. 

 

Some flights that have received special authorization have been able to continue to use the airport in the capital Niamey.