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To West Africa, Niger, in the news because of a takeover by the military staff from the Democratic

President, General Ti now in charge.

And I go to Ronan Wordsworth of Geopolitical futures and analysts

to look at the changing direction of Niger why this is important is it's

part of a group of nations in West Africa that have recently replaced their

Democratic leadership with strong leadership

from the military in some instances.

We begin in Niger, however, because it involves the United States of America and a decision that is a blow to the U.S. effort to combat

jihadis in West Africa, both al-Qaeda and ISIS. Ron, in a very good day to you. The decision not decision to ask the

U.S. to withdraw from its base outside of the capital of the

of the Nie army.

Is that now considered confirmed that Niger says go to Uncle Sam?

Good evening to you.

Good evening, John.

Thanks for having me.

Yes, basically last weekend, so just over a week ago,

we had the military want to come out and say

that they no longer wanted the US presence

and that they would consider their presence on

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