Coup in Niger

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum has issued a defiant message on Twitter after soldiers announced a coup overnight in the West African nation. We hear from people in Niger and speak to our regional expert.

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Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Hundreds of supporters of the coup gather and hold a Russian flag in front of the National Assembly in the capital Niamey, Niger July 27, 2023. Credit: Souleymane Ag Anara/Reuters)