US Vice President Harris calls Tinubu, makes demands after coup in Niger

On Friday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria had a significant conversation.

They covered a wide range of important topics, including the promotion of digital inclusion and economic growth as well as the defence of democracy in the Sahel and West Africa.

Despite the fact that VP Harris declined to go into specifics about the subjects she and Tinubu discussed, it is assumed that a major theme of their talk may have been the recent military takeover in the neighbouring Niger Republic.

Notably, President Bola Tinubu currently serves in the prestigious capacity of Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), emphasising the significance of the conversation between the two leaders.

This conversation between the president of Nigeria and the vice president of the United States highlights both countries’ resolve to address important regional concerns and cooperate to promote democracy, stability, and socioeconomic advancement in West Africa and the Sahel.

VP Harris wrote: “Today, I spoke with President Tinubu of Nigeria about the strong ties between the Nigerian and American people and our shared work on global and regional issues—from defending democracy in West Africa and the Sahel to promoting digital inclusion and economic growth.”