Daily Podcast: How the Niger coup could affect global security

Niger was previously a bastion of democracy in West Africa - but it's now in crisis following a coup.

The man responsible for protecting the country's president, Mohamed Bazoum, has overthrown him - and there could be wide-ranging security implications.

Sky News' Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir looks at why the Niger Coup has support among many in the country.

#Niger #NigerCoup #AfricaNews

[MrHOPPONG]

We need this in Ghana. We don't own much of our resources. It's in the hands of Western companies that take so much money from the country in a form of natural resources. It's time to nationalise all our mineral resources .

[t-zero]

"Global security" hahah, just like Ukraine, mate?

[vallybest-siif]

Really happy as an African to see that in my time of existence, Niger 🇳🇪 is finally waking up to fight for it's growth, right and unity.

[NewEra]

Alright, who gave them the N word pass?

[DanArc]

This headline paints a narrative which is very disappointing. Fair journalism please.

[kenney]

Am happy about Junta and we need to more coup and i thought Africa was a poor continent with no impact on global security since we are not even member UN security council and the G7

[cmesleet]

Africa is for their people 💯 not the globe

[pauzamsiska]

Let's talk about How is ousted president Bazoum affecting Niger and the continent?

[yacineb]

توقفوا عن عقليتكم الإستعمارية و إفريقيا للأفارقة

[NoWindNoSunNoPower]

The only effect will be on the beaches of Southern England.

[Miacwsx]

Mir hat dieses Video sehr gut gefallen!🧡