Between junta and jihadists: a report from Niger, at the heart of a besieged nation
Caught between the terror of armed factions and the diplomatic isolation stemming from the junta led by Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger is currently enduring one of the most severe economic and security crises in its modern history. This series of reports delves into regions controlled by jihadists, where mere survival has become an act of profound resistance.
As dusk descends upon the outskirts of Zinder, in southeastern Niger, Rabiatou, 29, packs up her stall and begins her journey home, balancing her inventory of used clothing on her head. Throughout the day, she managed to sell only a single item, earning 1,000 F CFA, with half of that sum immediately consumed by transportation costs. Upon her arrival home, her baby, strapped to her back, gurgles with delight at the sight of her three
