Niger: navigating a nation under siege, caught between junta and jihadists
Navigating the dual threats of armed group terror and the diplomatic seclusion imposed by the junta under Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger faces one of its gravest economic and security challenges in recent memory. This report highlights how daily survival has transformed into an act of profound resistance in regions grappling with these challenges.
As evening descends upon the Zinder suburb in southeastern Niger, Rabiatou, a 29-year-old vendor, diligently disassembles her stall. With a collection of second-hand clothes balanced on her head, she begins her journey home. Her day’s efforts yielded just one sale for 1,000 CFA francs, half of which was spent on her return transport. Arriving home, the baby secured to her back gurgles with delight at the sight of its three siblings…
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