BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 04:11:00
The coup in niger has been postponed at short notice, with no reason given. it was due to take place on saturday. international partners have cut aid and some have imposed sanctions to try to convince the army to step down. but the coup—leaders appear to have popular support, because they oppose the influence of france, niger's former colonial ruler. some are calling for closer ties with russia instead. 0ur africa correspondent catherine byaru hanga sent this report. the fallout from niger's coup is starting to bite. sanctions have cut off imports, causing the prices of popular staples to go...