The impact of Niger’s closed airspace
After the ruling military junta closed Niger’s airspace, we look at the potential fallout
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
After the military junta ruling Niger closed the country’s airspace, we look at the potential implications for the country, and for aviation in Africa more broadly. The move will force commercial aircraft to find alternative routes, increasing flight times and prices for passengers.
Plus, we take a look at why Ethiopia is desperate to establish permanent access to a sea port, and why recent comments from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have provoked the ire of the country’s coastal neighbours.
And we look at some of the factors behind the increase in the number of men in Kenya choosing to get vasectomies.