Niger’s coup weakens regional fight against Boko Haram: four reasons why: Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum was detained and deposed on 26 July by his military guard under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani. The unconstitutional change of government has been widely condemned internationally. Ecowas, the regional group, also issued sanctions and threatened military intervention. However, …
Niger’s resource paradox: what should make the country rich has made it a target for predators: A month after the coup in Niger that toppled the democratically elected civilian government of Mohamed Bazoum, the country’s neighbours are still debating the possibility of military intervention. The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) – a coalition …
Why it’s a big surprise that the African leadership prize went to Niger’s Issoufou: Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou Ludovic MARIN/POOL /AFP The president of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, has been awarded the 2020 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. The annual prize is granted by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, named after the Sudanese billionaire businessman …
Niger’s democratic transition is good news, but the threat of insurgency remains high: Following an inconclusive election in December 2020, Niger's Independent National Electoral Commission is set for a runoff in February. Photo by Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images Despite the twin problems – poverty and insecurity – that have faced Niger in the past …