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Putsched out: Niger’s coup d’état

Jul 31, 2023
Kinley Salmon, The Economist's Africa correspondent, delves into the recent coup in Niger, examining the motivations behind it and its repercussions for Western foreign policy and regional stability. He discusses Niger's precarious position amidst escalating violence and international pressures. The conversation also touches on the UK’s heated debate over expanding the ultra-low emission zone and its electoral impacts, alongside an intriguing exploration of humanity’s geological footprint as we enter the Anthropocene epoch.
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  • Niger's coup d'état could undermine the fight against poverty, violence, and jihadist insurgency in the region.
  • The controversy surrounding London's ultra-low emission zone policy underscores the urgency to address air pollution.

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Niger's political crisis threatens stability in West Africa

Niger is facing a political crisis after the democratically elected president was shot and military officers declared a new head of state. The power gap and dissolution of institutions have raised concerns both regionally and internationally, with threats of sanctions and aid cuts. The coup could destabilize the entire West African region, as Niger has been a key Western ally in the fight against poverty, violence, and jihadist insurgency.

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