Episode 1580 • • 1:52:50 - 1:58:14
1580: Coup Map
Niger Coup, US Military Training and General Moussa Barmou
General Moussa Salou Barmou, a leader of the recent coup in Niger, was revealed to have been trained by the U.S. military and recently met with U.S. Special Operations commanders. This marks the 11th coup in West Africa involving U.S.-trained officers since 2008. The junta has appointed Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, a former finance minister and banker, as the new Prime Minister.