Niger's Military Government Marks Three Years Amid Rising Violence
Niger's military government has marked three years since President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown in a coup. Former ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri told RFI the country is recording oil-driven economic growth even as jihadist violence rises and political freedoms remain severely restricted.
Niger's military government has marked three years since a coup removed President Mohamed Bazoum from office. The anniversary comes as the country records strong economic growth driven by oil exports, even as security and political conditions remain strained, according to former ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri.
Speaking to RFI, Liman-Tinguiri said Niger has seen rising jihadist violence in the years since the takeover, with attacks continuing to affect communities in several regions. He also said political freedoms have been severely restricted under the military government, pointing to limits on opposition activity and public dissent.
Niger's ruling authorities have presented the oil sector's expansion as evidence of economic progress since 2023. Liman-Tinguiri's remarks reflect a more mixed assessment, contrasting economic gains with the deteriorating security picture and narrowing political space that he says have accompanied military rule.
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