Niger Was One Coup Too Many in the Sahel
Niger Was One Coup Too Many in the Sahel
Author(s): Jędrzej Czerep
Subject(s): Politics, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Studies in violence and power, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Niger; Sahel; Coup;
Summary/Abstract: On 26 July, the military overthrew the democratically elected, pro-Western president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum. The regional ECOWAS bloc, followed by France, threatened military intervention. However, it turned out to be politically impossible due to the support that the junta had gained with anti-French slogans and widespread opposition in the countries that were to carry it out, especially Nigeria. Russia and jihadist groups active in the region have gained politically from the coup.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2023
- Language: English
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