Moving closer to russia, which happened after coups in neighbouring burkina faso and mali. Later, leaders from the 15 countries that make up the Economic Community of west african states, and the eight leaders from the west African Economic and monetary union, will meet to discuss their response. Brandon kendhammer is politics professor at Ohio University and expert on politics in west africa. Hejoins us now. Thank you and welcome to the programme. What is your take on what we are witnessing in niger right now . Right now . Good morning. I think what right now . Good morning. I think what we right now . Good morning. I think what we are right now . Good morning. I l think what we are witnessing right now . Good morning. I. Think what we are witnessing is likely the consolidation of any Military Regime. Enough time has passed now that we have a general sense of who was in charge or who would like to be in charge and while we have seen a fair bit of International Response at this point,
england cricketer stuart broad will take to the field later after announcing his plans to retire from the sport. considered one of england s best bowlers, the 37 year old announced yesterday that he plans to finish his career at the end of the fifth and final ashes test at the oval. it s day 11 of the women s world cup, with co hosts new zealand back in action in the second round of group games. competition starts in less than half an hour, with south korea facing morocco, both looking for a first victory. norway play the philippines in auckland whilst new zealand are looking to book their place in the last sixteen. but they ll have to beat group a leaders, switzerland. then it s germany against colombia, who both started this tournament with wins. live now to bella cartman, host of the white shorts podcast which looks at