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Why West African nations are seeing a spate of military coups - PBS NewsHour
In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what’s going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa Camara, Mali's former minister of foreign affairs...
Africa’s pushback against coups - The Christian Science Monitor
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...
The Day with Brent Goff: From Coup to War? - Deutsche Welle News
West African leaders have ordered the deployment of a "standby force" to restore civilian rule in Niger if the ruling junta does not. Is this an escalation to war? Plus, the US moves to preserve its high-tech lead over China...
Biden calls for release of Niger president, family - The Hill
President Biden is calling for the immediate release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum and his family following last week’s military takeover of the country’s democratically elected government. Military soldiers led by Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani arrested Bazoum and declared Tchiani Niger’s head of state...
Defense & Security Newsletter's Big Story - The Hill
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...
Niger Coup: A Threat to Stability in the Sahel? & 60 Years of Broadcasting to Africa - Voice of America's Straight Talk Africa
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...
Why the US isn’t calling the crisis in Niger a ‘coup’ - The Hill
The Biden administration is still holding back from labeling the military takeover of Niger’s government a “coup” a week after it was launched. The careful word choice keeps in play an estimated $200 million of humanitarian and economic support to the country, largely food assistance for a country of 25...
'A country where no one actually rules': Former Malian official on Niger's possible future - CNN's & PBS' Amanpour
Former Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamissa Camara explains what is happening in Niger after the coup and discusses possible solutions to the current crisis...
U.S. sees a ‘narrow’ window of opportunity to reverse attempted coup in Niger - NBC Now Streaming's Meet the Press Now
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...
Pakistan blast: Witnesses describe 'doomsday scenes' - BBC Radio News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned those responsible as being terrorists who have 'targeted those who speak for Islam, the Quran and Pakistan'; also our reporter in Ukraine has been on the front line with a team of elite snipers known as 'the Ghosts of Bakhmut'; and has Emperor Nero's lost theatre...