It remained unclear who was in charge in Niger as the political chaos could set back the country’s fight against jihadists and increase Russia’s influence in West Africa
Various factions of Niger’s military wrangled for power Friday, an analyst and a Western military official said, two days after members of the presidential guard staged a coup, setting off political chaos that could set back the country’s fight against jihadists and increase Russia’s influence in West Africa.
Speaking in Papua New Guinea, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the coup as “completely illegitimate and profoundly dangerous for the Nigeriens, Niger and the whole region.” He said that he had spoken repeatedly with President Mohamed Bazoum, and that the detained leader is in good health. while waving Russian flags. Later, they burned cars and ransacked the headquarters of the president’s political party. “We’re fed up,” said Omar Issaka, one of the protestors.
However, it’s unclear who’s involved in these dialogues, the nature of the discussions or how they’re proceeding. On Thursday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, said the country’s “substantial co-operation with the Government of Niger is contingent on Niger’s continued commitment to democratic standards.”
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