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Coup in Niger puts efforts to thwart terrorism at risk

An apparent military takeover has occurred in the African nation of Niger. It's a country struggling with grinding poverty and fighting back an Islamist insurgency. The U.S. denounced the coup and has long counted Niger as a partner in the fight against insurgents. Stephanie Sy discussed the latest developments with Kamissa Camara, a senior advisor for Africa in the U.S. Institute of Peace.

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