Niger’s new military rulers are in a standoff with the West and some of their neighbours – refusing to hand back power to the man they ousted.
The country’s borders are closed, but President Mohamed Bazoum has been in contact with the outside world, speaking to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, among others.
So what is the future for the vast country and key Western ally?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Idayat Hassan — Director, Centre for Democracy and Development based in Abuja
Alexis Akwagyram — Managing Editor, Semafor Africa
Cameron Hudson — Senior Associate, Centre for Strategic and International Studies
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