How Niger Coup Is Destabilizing West Africa

Niger's coup leaders have ignored a deadline to hand over power and reinstate the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum who they overthrew.

The military has instead announced a new government appointing a Prime-Minister and 21 ministers.

ECOWAS had threatened to use force to reverse the coup if the junta fails to relinquish power within one week.

The coup has sparked international condemnation but fueled anti-French sentiment among people across the region.

The deposed President Bazoum and his family are still being detained by the soldiers with the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres expressing concern over what he called their "deplorable living conditions'' in detention.

Experts warn the crisis in Niger threatens stability in the region which is already grappling with armed groups unleashing violence.

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