In 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.
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Niger coup: West African leaders threaten military action
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Aug 2023
What’s behind the coup in Niger?
Last week, President Bazoum, the first democratically elected president to succeed another in Niger, was detained by his own guards.
A military junta is now running the country.
Niger was one of the few democracies left in the Sahel. From Mali in the west to Sudan in the east, a ... Show More
23m 38s
Jul 2023
Leaders of the Niger Coup Face a Deadline to Avoid Military Intervention
Two years ago, Mohamed Bazoum was elected as president in Niger's first peaceful democratic transfer of power. He enjoyed the backing of Western governments, including the United States. Then, last week, members of his own presidential guard detained him and seized power. The cou ... Show More
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Niger, and an era of mutiny in Africa’s Sahel region
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