Six countries in West and Central Africa have had coups in the last few years, with Gabon and Niger the most recent. Is there a pattern emerging? And where do France and Russia fit in? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. 00:50 – A wave of coups—where are they happening? 01:30 – What happened in Gabon? 01:55 – The power struggle in Niger 02:30 – What are the common coup themes? 02:35 – Governments not delivering 03:15 – The security problem 04:20 – Anti-French sentiment is growing in the region 06:00 – What role has France played in the Sahel? 07:40 – Why Russia is gaining influence 08:15 – Where does […]
Tens of thousands of Niger coup supporters are camped outside a military base in the capital, demanding the departure of hundreds of French troops. Relations between Niger and former colonial power France have deteriorated since President Mohamed Bazoum was forced out in a coup in July. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from the protest in Niamey, Niger. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Niger #NigerCoup #France #FrenchEmbassyInNiger #Niamey #FrenchTroopsInNiger #NigerProtests #AbasLaFrance #Liberte #NeoColonialism #ViveLeNiger #AbasLesImperialistes
Hundreds of supporters of Niger’s coup leaders have rallied outside the French embassy and a military base, in the capital Niamey. They want French soldiers and the ambassador to leave the country. Paris says the country’s military leaders do not have the authority to make that demand. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Niamey, Niger. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Niger #NigerCoup #France #FrenchEmbassyInNiger #Niamey #FrenchTroopsInNiger #NigerProtests #AbasLaFrance #Liberte #NeoColonialism #ViveLeNiger #AbasLesImperialistes
