In part 2 of our exclusive interview, Abdel-Fatau Musah says the Niger crisis is not an anti-West coup, a narrative only adopted after deposing President Mohamed Bazoum.
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In Part 2 of our exclusive interview, Abdel-Fatau Musah says the Niger crisis is not an anti-West coup, a narrative only adopted after deposing President Mohamed Bazoum. The Niger putschists’ threats to kill President Mohamed Bazoum over a treason charge amount to political blackmail, according to Abdel-Fatau Musah, commissioner for political affairs, peace and security at the Economic Community of West African States .Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.
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