Niger Coup: US Loses Another ‘Vital African Ally’ – OpEd

By Lisa Vives

Located at the crossroads of North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, Niger is the largest country in West Africa and the 6th largest country in Africa. Yet, it is hardly a familiar name like Nigeria, Ghana or Kenya.

That is about to change.

Last week, Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum, was unceremoniously...