Niger's military junta has decided to sever diplomatic ties with Nigeria, Togo, the US, and France after unsuccessful talks with an Ecowas delegation aimed at resolving the political stand-off following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum last week.

Col Amadou Abdramane, a member of the junta, announced the decision on state TV, recalling Niger's ambassadors from the four nations.

A delegation led by Nigeria's former military head of state, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, met some junta members on Thursday but left without any signs of progress after just a few hours.

The response from Nigerian President and Ecowas head, Bola Tinubu, is yet to be received regarding Niger's cutting of diplomatic ties.

West African defense chiefs are concluding a three-day meeting in Nigeria to discuss possible military interventions if diplomatic efforts fail.