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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. [...]
Published on 02.08.2023 Reading time 6 minutes Paul Deutschmann, Joan Tilouine
Abdourahamane Tchiani and other army commanders, in Niamey, on 28 July 2023.
Abdourahamane Tchiani and other army commanders, in Niamey, on 28 July 2023. © Balima Boureima / ANADOLU AGENCY / Anadolu Agency via AFP
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