Niger’s severe economic downturn: a generation’s struggle for survival
Between junta and jihadists: a report from Niger, at the heart of a besieged nation
Trapped between the pervasive threat of armed groups 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 recent history. Discover our in-depth series of reports from areas controlled by jihadists, where mere survival has transformed into an act of profound resistance.
As dusk descends upon the outskirts of Zinder, a city in southeastern Niger, Rabiatou, a 29-year-old vendor, begins to pack away her modest stall. With her inventory of second-hand clothing balanced atop her head, she starts her journey home. Her day’s sales amounted to a single item, fetching just 1,000 F CFA, half of which was immediately consumed by transportation costs. Arriving home, her infant, strapped to her back, gurgles with delight upon seeing her three