Niger

  • Jul 1, 2021
  • 7 min read

Abuse reports to raise distrust of Sahel peacekeepers

The UN has renewed the mandate of the Malian peacekeeping mission amid a controversy over abuses

Mali
  • Apr 28, 2021
  • 6 min read

Niger's image of stability is under threat

Security is the top priority for the new president, whose election was marred by a reported coup attempt and protests

Niger
  • Apr 26, 2021
  • 7 min read

Sahelian militias aid and undercut peace prospects

Government-backed self-defense groups can help improve security, but also worsen inter-ethnic tensions

Burkina Faso
  • Apr 9, 2021
  • 7 min read

French drawdown would accelerate Sahel security trends

French officials have sent mixed messages about the future of the counterterrorism operation in the Sahel

France
  • Mar 31, 2021
  • 2 min read

Possible coup shows Niger's democratic fragility

Reports are emerging that a coup was attempted against the president-elect overnight

Niger
  • Mar 22, 2021
  • 2 min read

Insecurity will be a priority for new Nigerien leader

Several jihadist attacks have been reported in lead up to the confirmation of Mohammed Bazoum as president

Niger
  • Mar 5, 2021
  • 7 min read

Elections conduct will cloud Niger's new presidency

The announcement of presidential election results triggered days of protests and clashes

Niger
  • Feb 24, 2021
  • 2 min read

Niger’s new president will have a tough task ahead

Mohammed Bazoum, the outgoing president's second-in-command, was elected president in the second round of polls

Niger