A military takeover in Niger has prompted EU powers to evacuate their citizens from the African country. What s behind the unrest, how is the situation unfolding, and why have the US and France been most vocal in condemnation of the Nigerien president s ouster?
Nigeriens took to the streets of the country s capital Niamey on September 18, with some of the protesters carrying Russian flags and placards saying "criminal. 20.09.2022, Sputnik International