Africa’s pushback against coups - The Christian Science Monitor

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

News Type: USIP in the News

In mid-July, anti-corruption activists in Niger brought together judges, lawmakers, military officials, and citizens for three days. Their goal: refine legislation promoting transparency in public affairs, notably in terms of defense and security. Less than a week later, the military overthrew the elected...

Civilian-Military RelationsDemocracy & GovernanceGlobal Policy

Defense & Security Newsletter's Big Story - The Hill

Thursday, August 3, 2023

News Type: USIP in the News

The Biden administration is still holding back from labeling the military takeover of Niger’s government a “coup” a week after it was launched, even as Washington is reportedly set to evacuate some U.S. embassy staff from the country. The careful word choice keeps in play an estimated $200 million of...

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Niger Coup: A Threat to Stability in the Sahel? & 60 Years of Broadcasting to Africa - Voice of America's Straight Talk Africa

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

News Type: USIP in the News

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: guest host Vincent Makori discusses the coup in Niger, where the army ousted the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. Also, in this episode, VOA’s English to Africa service celebrates 60 years of multiplatform programming to the continent. Guests include...

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

U.S. sees a ‘narrow’ window of opportunity to reverse attempted coup in Niger - NBC Now Streaming's Meet the Press Now

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

News Type: USIP in the News

Despite the bleak situation in Niger, a senior U.S. official says a “narrow” window of opportunity may be able to reverse the attempted military takeover. Senior Adviser for Africa at the U.S. Institute of Peace and former Foreign Minister of Mali Kamissa Camara joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss...

Conflict Analysis & PreventionDemocracy & Governance