A war would be costly and there's clearly some domestic opposition to an intervention, particularly in the north of Nigeria, which borders Niger. Several countries also keen to set an example to ward off the possibility of coups in their own countries. So things aren't looking too good, but there's still wiggle room. Talks are still happening. It isn't yet inevitable.
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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