Niger Republic’s Airspace Reopened To Commercial Flights Only

Niger’s military leaders have reopened the country’s airspace to all commercial flights after closing it on August 6.

A transport ministry spokesperson, made this information known on Monday.

“The airspace of the Republic of Niger is open to all national and international commercial flights,” he said.

He also added that Niger airspace remained closed to all operational military flights and others requiring prior authorisation from the relevant authorities.

The closure had forced Air France and other European carriers to suspend some flights and take longer routes across the African continent.

The junta closed the airspace citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc.

 They however, did not immediately give a reason for lifting the ban.

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

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