Niger’s military junta under pressure: secret talks and internal dissent

General Abdourahamane Tiani finds himself in a precarious position, grappling with a multifaceted terrorist threat while simultaneously confronting simmering discontent within his own military ranks. The leader of Niger’s transitional government is attempting a high-stakes maneuver, navigating secret negotiations with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) near Say, alongside a forceful reassertion of authority over the military hierarchy. His objective: to prevent the capital, Niamey, from being suffocated by the escalating crises.

the say channel: a costly tactical pragmatism

A confidential meeting held on March 24 near Say marks a significant turning point in Niamey’s security strategy. By dispatching a four-member delegation to engage with the GSIM, General Tiani has seemingly abandoned a stance of

By Daniel Mbami — Politics and Security