Why a Coup in Niger Has the World’s Attention

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.

Guest: Declan 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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