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Niger: Mohamed Bazoum sworn in as president.
Niger has had its first democratic transfer of power as Mohamed Bazoum is sworn in
The swearing in of Niger’s new president comes just days after the government says it thwarted an attempted coup by parts of the military. The country has seen an increase in attacks by jihadist groups and a rise in political tensions in the country since the election in February.
We hear how music therapy is helping to build communication pathways in people with autism in Ghana.
And the Resident Presidents are discussing the Ever Given container ship which finally made it through the Suez Canal.
(Image: Mohamed Bazoum. Credit: Getty Images)
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