The United States officially labels the ousting of Niger's president a 'coup'

<p>The announcement means the US will be suspending financial aid and military support to the country. Meanwhile the first convoy of French troops prepare to leave the country. Also in this edition: Liberia heads to the polls as President George Weah eyes a second term. And finally: on World Mental Health day, we take stock of the state of mental health provision in Kenya.</p>