gains in half. cutting off that land bridge taking that small town last week, inching forward, heavily using the western weapons that they've been donated but still very difficult, omar. >> clare sebastian, thank you as of always. the political drama is increasing in the african nation of niger, and meeting sunday with ousted president mohamed bazoum, hoping to find a peaceful solution. meanwhile, thousands turn out in support of the coup, waving russian flags outside the french embassy. niger is a former french colony. cnn's larry madowo reports. >> reporter: angry nigerians smash the windows of the french embassy in the capital of