The Niger coup and how it will impact global security
August 8, 2023
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Niger had been a lone bastion of democracy in West Africa while neighbouring countries were taken over by the military - but it is now also in a crisis following July's coup.<br /> <br />The man responsible for protecting President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected in 2021, has overthrown him - and there could be far-reaching security implications.<br /> <br />On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by our Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir, who looks at why the coup has the support of many people in Niger. Plus, defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke examines what the crisis means for counter-terrorism efforts in Africa. <br /><br />Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce<br />Interviews producer: Alex Edden<br />Podcast promotion producer - David Chipakupaku <br />Editor - Wendy Parker
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