Niger Military Removes President, Boost To Russia And Blow to West’s Waning African Influence?

Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, a pro-Western leader in the Sahel, was removed from power in a military coup. The National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country detained him and imposed a curfew with closed borders, suspending all institutions. The coup was likely triggered by frustrations with the government’s handling of rebel uprisings in the Sahel region and rising living costs. Western powers have invested significantly in Niger, making it a key ally in the region. The United States called for Bazoum’s immediate release, but the coup could complicate Western efforts to counter the rebellion in the area. This situation also presents an opportunity for Russia to increase its influence in Niger and the broader region. #niger #us #russia #coup #worldnews 0:00 - INTRODUCTION 1:52 - LATEST MILITARY COUP IN AFRICA 2:43 - WHAT’S AT STAKE FOR THE WEST? 5:22 - OPPORTUNITY FOR RUSSIA AND WAGNER? n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: