
What’s behind the Niger coup?
The Briefing Room
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Introduction
President Mohammed Bazoum, elected in 2021, was ousted by Abu Rahman Chiani. The leaders of a regional union known as Eko-was met to discuss what to do about it. Their dilemma is whether or not to intervene directly to restore the legitimate President. But how much should we in the rest of the world worry about it? Step inside the briefing room and find out.
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