Between junta and jihadists: a report from Niger, at the heart of a besieged nation
Caught between the terror of armed groups and the diplomatic isolation spurred by the junta led by Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger is enduring one of the most severe economic and security crises in its recent history. Explore our series of reports from areas under jihadist control, where mere survival has become an act of profound resistance.
As dusk settles over the Zinder suburb in southeastern Niger, 29-year-old Rabiatou packs away her stall. With a meager stock of second-hand clothing balanced on her head, she begins the journey home. Her day’s earnings amounted to just one item sold for 1,000 CFA francs, half of which was immediately spent on transportation. Upon her arrival, her baby, strapped to her back, gurgles with delight at the sight of its three
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