An Aug. 8 article in TASS reports that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), along with France, have thus far rejected the idea of a military intervention in Niger to restore the ousted government. “Experts think that, even with the support of France, regional bloc ECOWAS is unlikely to launch a military offensive against Niger. However, they do see potential U.S. involvement as a distinct possibility that could alter the situation,” TASS reported.