Why The Coup In Niger Is Also About The U.S. And Russia
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
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In Niger, a military general declared himself leader after a coup against the nation's first duly-elected president, who was an ally of the West in fighting terror in the region.
On Today's Show:
Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor at Semafor Africa, discusses the recent coup in Niger, Russia's presence in West Africa, and the wave of coups that have taken place in the region in the last few years.