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Niger’s New Chapter Amidst Shifting Alliances It was a pivotal moment in Niger's tumultuous political landscape. Abdourahamane Tiani, a former leader of the presidential guard, has taken the oath as a president under a newly forged five-year transition charter. With this act, the military’s mantle over Niger grows stronger. But what does this mean for a nation yearning for stability? Tiani, who captained the 2023 coup, is now an army general - the height of military prestige. The transition…

In the Central African Republic, President Touadera inaugurated the buildings and, in particular, the courtroom of the Special Criminal Court on Friday 13 November. This hybrid court consisting of Central African and foreign magistrates must try serious crimes committed since 2003 according to recommendations from Bangui Forum 2015. CPS came into operation in October 2018. Ten cases have already been the…