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Niger, in the heart of the Sahel, faces a major political crisis following General Abdourahamane Tiani’s coup. This bold move comes against a backdrop of tensions exacerbated by years of fighting Islamist terrorism, endemic poverty and the devastating effects of climate change. The stakes of this political crisis are many: the supply of uranium that is crucial for France, the French military presence in the region, Russia’s growing influence and the geopolitical consequences that could redefine the political future of West Africa.
In the heart of the Sahel, Niger is in the grip of a major political crisis. The recent seizure of power by General Abdourahamane Tiani has upset the established order, plunging the country into uncertainty. This bold move did not come out of nowhere. Latent tensions, exacerbated by years of fighting Islamist terrorism, endemic poverty and the devastating effects of climate change, had created fertile ground for discontent.
President Mohamed Bazoum...
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