After a Month of no aviation service in the country, the Niger military administration finally reopened the country’s airspace on Monday.
The local media reports that the opening has now granted both national and International commercial flights
However, the new development does not apply to military flights and special flights, which are subject to authorization by the competent authorities.”
Niger’s military administration shut down the country’s airspace on August 6 in response to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), threat of military intervention to restore constitutional order.
This closure had a significant impact on airlines serving sub-Saharan Africa.
Many airlines had to divert or cancel flights, while others altered their flight paths to circumvent the expansive Nigerien airspace located in the heart of the continent.
As a consequence of ECOWAS sanctions imposed on Niger after President Mohamed Bazoum’s removal on July 26, the country’s access to essential food and medical supplies has been severely disrupted, according to the United Nations.
