Niger. The ultimatum from the West African bloc to the leaders of the miltary coup has now passed, but Jason Burke is always worth reading, and offers some intriguing shreds of something a bit like optimism (Candide variety, maybe) in his in imaginary journey across the Sahel. #Niger #Nigeria #Sahel #JasonBurke #AfricanPolitics https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/06/nigers-coup-adds-to-chaos-in-the-sahel-but-it-may-also-offer-some-hope