How Niger’s coup affects the Sahel
Burkina Faso and Mali warn ECOWAS not to use force to restore President Bazoum
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "How Niger’s coup affects the Sahel" was published on August 2, 2023 and runs 28 minutes.
August 2, 2023 ·28m · Focus on Africa
Summary
Niger’s military rulers reopen the borders, as Mali and Burkina Faso warn ECOWAS not to use military force to reinstate deposed president Mohamed Bazoum.Plus, following the jailing of its leader Ousmane Sonko, Senegalese authorities dissolve the country’s largest opposition party Pastef.And we take you to the exhibition showcasing Nigerian artists in a part of South London famous for its connection to the diaspora.
Episode Description
Niger’s military rulers reopen the borders, as Mali and Burkina Faso warn ECOWAS not to use military force to reinstate deposed president Mohamed Bazoum.
Plus, following the jailing of its leader Ousmane Sonko, Senegalese authorities dissolve the country’s largest opposition party Pastef.
And we take you to the exhibition showcasing Nigerian artists in a part of South London famous for its connection to the diaspora.