Why a Coup in Niger Has the World’s Attention

<p>In a region of Africa where authoritarianism has been rising, Niger seemed to be on a different path of democracy and partnership with the United States.</p><p>Declan Walsh, chief Africa correspondent for The Times, explains how a military coup has now put all of that in jeopardy and why Niger’s allies still think it’s possible to reverse that coup.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/declan-walsh">Declan Walsh</a>, the chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times.</p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>The military junta that seized power in Niger<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/africa/niger-president-treason.html?smid=pc-thedaily"> said it would prosecute the president on treason charges</a>, while also telling an intermediary that it was open to talks with neighboring countries.</li><li>“Not another coup as usual”:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/article/niger-coup-military-explainer.html"> Here’s what to know about Niger’s crisis</a>.</li></ul><p>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. </p>