The European Union has suspended all activities with Niger, including financial assistance, and civilian and security cooperation.
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00:00 Life is returning to normal in Niger's capital Niamey two days after the end of an ultimatum
00:05 from West African regional group ECOWAS to restore the democratically elected government.
00:10 But politically things remain uncertain.
00:13 The coup leaders have named a new prime minister.
00:15 But the international community isn't ready to move on.
00:19 On Tuesday, Brussels stressed that it won't work with what it calls the illegitimate authorities
00:24 in Niger and is still pushing for diplomacy.
00:27 One thing is certain, there will be no positive consequences if this military coup is allowed
00:32 to proceed and be established as a fact on the ground.
00:35 We still believe that there is a space, there is a room for mediation efforts.
00:39 ECOWAS is the main actor, the main regional actor in this.
00:42 Whatever ECOWAS decides will then be implemented.
00:46 But leaders of the junta in Niger have refused to receive a negotiating mission from the
00:51 United Nations, ECOWAS and the African Union.
00:54 Citing security concerns, ECOWAS is due to meet on Thursday to discuss next steps.
00:59 (whooshing)