European carriers are grappling with disruptions and suspended flights throughout the African continent as Niger’s junta enacted a sudden closure of its airspace on Sunday. The move has prompted concerns and added strain to an already challenging aviation landscape in the region. The junta’s decision to close the airspace has put it on a collision course with the West African regional bloc, which issued a deadline for the reinstatement of the ousted president. Failure to comply could lead to military intervention. This tense situation has stirred unease among airlines and passengers alike. The impact of this airspace closure has reverberated…