The deadline for ECOWAS to intervene in Niger has passed, but the threat is still there. The Houta closed Nigeria's airspace and beheaded a rooster painted with France's colors. Leaders fear that jihadist chaos could spread south into their countries. Kinley Salmon: There are many reasons why war could still happen.
The Economic Community of West African States may yet try to restore President Mohamed Bazoum militarily. Either way, Niger’s status as a bulwark against jihadism is threatened. America’s Republican hopefuls are courting Moms for Liberty, a pressure group with some outlandish ideas; we meet a few of them (10:51). And the design principles of a good flag (19:33).
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