Abdourahamane Tiani’s new realism unsettles Niger’s junta allies

Under pressure over security, Niger’s strongman is putting national interest before Sahelian solidarity. His outreach to Algeria and Benin marks a striking turn – even if old anti-French reflexes remain intact.

Abdourahamane Tiani’s new realism unsettles Niger’s junta allies
Under pressure over security, Niger’s strongman is putting national interest before Sahelian solidarity. His outreach to Algeria and Benin marks a striking turn – even if old anti-French reflexes remain intact.