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Coup in Niger: Sultan of Sokoto to attempt mediation for ECOWAS

Demonstrators gather in Niamey in support of soldiers involved in the putsch.
Demonstrators gather in Niamey in support of soldiers involved in the putsch. © Reuters
Breaking news published on 01/08/23 at 12h52 - Africa Intelligence can reveal that the heads of state of the 15-member regional organisation have just agreed that the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'adu Abubakar, will act as the union's mediator in Niamey. Abubakar is one of Nigeria's most influential and respected religious leaders and is very well-connected in the far north of Nigeria. He plans to visit Niger in the coming days. [...]
Published on 01.08.2023 Reading time 2 minutes
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In Focus | Niger
Nigerien junta's secret alliances with Bamako and Ouagadougou

Investigative report published on 03/08/2023 at 11h46 - For several days now, the new Nigerien junta has been working to strengthen its ties with its counterparts in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso. Official channels have been open since 26 July, but Africa Intelligence can now reveal that initial contacts were made before the putsch, coordinated by former army chief Salifou Modi.

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Abdourahamane Tchiani and other army commanders, in Niamey, on 28 July 2023.

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