West African nation Niger faces unrest under military rule after President Mohamed Bazoum's overthrow in a coup. President Bazoum is now held captive by members of his own guard. Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of Niger's presidential guard, declared himself head of a transitional government.

This move has plunged the nation into unrest and turmoil, drawing strong condemnation from the international community.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders have responded by giving the coup leaders seven days to step down and reinstate civilian Bazoum, backed by the threat of force.

In this episode, our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta Mohan delve into this coup and Niger’s history in detail. Despite being one of the world's poorest countries, Niger possesses significant uranium deposits and gained independence from France in 1960.

The duo discuss how this situation is a blow to democracy in Niger and examine its implications for the country and other major players in the region, what Wagner's role here is, and how it affects the people there.

Join us for this insightful episode on the unfolding events in this West African country.

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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

Sound Mix by Sachin Dwivedi

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