ECOWAS's swift use of force declaration in Niger criticized - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has come under scrutiny for its swift declaration of intent to use force to restore constitutional order in Niger, without fully exploring diplomatic dialogue options. International Relations Expert and Associate Professor at the University of Ghana's School of Law, Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, voiced his criticism of ECOWAS's approach. Regional bloc ECOWAS, a regional bloc consisting of 15 member states, had initially issued a one-week ultimatum for Niger's military government to restore power to the democratically elected government, a deadline that expired on August…