What's the impact of Niger cutting military ties with the US? | Inside Story

Niger has cut military ties with the United States- a setback from what was once a crucial ally in West Africa. It follows other leaders in the Sahel in forging closer ties with Russia, after taking power in military coups. So, what impact will this have on the region? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Idayat Hassan - A Senior Associate, Non-Resident, at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Abuja. Alexis Akwagyiram - Managing Director of Semafor Africa in London. Kabir Adamu - Security and Intelligence Specialist focusing on West Africa and the Sahel region, based in Abuja. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Niger #NigerJunta #NigerCoup #UnitedStates #Airbase201 #Agadez #Niamey #USTroopsInNiger #Liberte #NeoColonialism #ViveLeNiger #AbasLesImperialistes #LiberezLaAfrique