Why a Coup in Niger Has the World’s Attention
August 16, 2023
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as posted by the channelIn a region of Africa where authoritarianism has been rising, Niger seemed to be on a different path of democracy and partnership with the United States.
Declan Walsh, chief Africa correspondent for The Times, explains how a military coup has now put all of that in jeopardy and why Niger’s allies still think it’s possible to reverse that coup.
GuestDeclan Walsh () , the chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
• The military junta that seized power in Niger said it would prosecute the president on treason charges () , while also telling an intermediary that it was open to talks with neighboring countries.
• “Not another coup as usual”Here’s what to know about Niger’s crisis () .
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