West African nation relations fractured

A trio of West African nations have forged a new bloc in the region that is causing concern among neighbors. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States — all three nations led by the junta that recently led coups to take power.

The longstanding West African block ECOWAS — Economic Community of West African States — and its member states are concerned about what this new grouping could mean for regional stability.

Host Deepa Fernandes speaks to Semafor Africa editor Yinka Adegoke for the latest.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.