Niger’s junta marks three years amid rising violence and lost freedoms
Niger's junta has marked three years in power amid rising violence and lost freedoms. The country has experienced strong oil-driven growth, but insecurity has worsened and civic freedoms have been sharply restricted. Former ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri has expressed concern over the situation, citing increases in security incidents and attacks against Niger's armed forces.
- ▪Niger's military coup occurred three years ago, resulting in the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum.
- ▪The country has seen a rise in security incidents, fatalities, and attacks against the armed forces.
- ▪All political parties in Niger were dissolved in 2025, effectively bringing organised party politics to a halt.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:02:26 GMT |
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NIGER Niger’s junta marks three years amid rising violence and lost freedoms Three years after President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown, Niger is recording strong oil-driven growth but facing rising jihadist violence and a severe restriction of political freedoms, former ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri tells RFI. Issued on: 27/07/2026 - 18:02 3 min Reading time The head of the Nigerien junta, General Abdourahamane Tiani, looks on as he welcomes Beninese President Romuald Wadagni during the first leg of a visit to Niger and Burkina Faso, in Niamey, Niger 2 June 2026.
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