This episode looks at whether Niger can hold on and exert its sovereignty to bring about the change needed for this country to have a better future.

A group of military officers staged a successful coup in the Central African nation of Gabon minutes after the results of the presidential election showed that President Ali Bongo had won a third term.

But the French president has admitted failure of France’s policies across various parts of Africa.

“Neither the military junta nor the people of Niger want war and remain open to dialogue”.

The African Union has suspended the membership of Niger until the military regime reinstates pro-Western President Mohamed Bazoum who was toppled on July 26.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories, 02:00 GMT on August 22, 2023.

A spokesman for the military has accused Bazoum of “high treason.”