Between junta and jihadists: a report from Niger, at the heart of a besieged nation
Caught between the fear instilled by armed groups and the diplomatic isolation caused by the junta led by Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger is currently navigating one of the most severe economic and security crises in its recent history. Discover our series of reports from areas controlled by jihadists, where mere survival has become an act of defiance.
As dusk descends upon the Zinder suburb in southeastern Niger, Rabiatou, a 29-year-old vendor, packs away her stall. She begins her journey home, a bundle of second-hand clothing balanced on her head. Throughout the entire day, she managed to sell only a single item for 1,000 F CFA, with half of that income already spent on transportation. Upon her arrival home, her baby, strapped to her back, gurgles with delight at the sight of her three
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