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.

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.

Guest: Declan Walsh, the chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The military junta that seized power in Niger said it would prosecute the president on treason charges, while also telling an intermediary that it was open to talks with neighboring countries.
• “Not another coup as usual”: Here’s what to know about Niger’s crisis.

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