Nigers

A Woman’s Journey: Transforming Tradition in Niger's Dairy Industry Mogadishu (AX) — When you think of economic powerhouses, you might not immediately consider camel milk. Yet, in Niger, a nation where nearly 90% of the workforce is supported by livestock farming, one visionary woman is turning the humble camel into a symbol of progress and prosperity. Wouro Habsatou Aboubacar stands as a beacon of change. From the arid expanses of Niger, she has built a bustling business centering around camel…

Since the military coup in Niger in July 2023, former president Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have remained confined in a distressingly precarious situation. Their prolonged detention serves as a grim reminder of how swiftly political fortunes can shift and the consequent havoc it wreaks on lives. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, an independent authority charged with scrutinizing cases of wrongful confinement, has labeled the incarceration of Bazoum and his spouse as arbitrary. Their conclusion…

In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the humanitarian community, the military junta in Niger has issued an expulsion order for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Strikingly, they provided no official rationale for this decisive action, leaving many to speculate about the motivations behind it. The ICRC has been a steadfast presence in Niger since 1990, tirelessly delivering crucial healthcare services to over 120,000 individuals affected by armed conflict. Their commitment to alleviating…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has voiced strong objections to a recent decree from the Nigerien government, which greenlights the formation of a database targeting individuals suspected of terrorist activities. The organization argues that this legislation seriously infringes upon essential human rights by utilizing "overly vague criteria" for determining who gets placed on the list, consequently "denying due process" to those affected. Ilaria Allegrozzi, a Senior Researcher specializing in the Sahel region, expressed concern…

The National Human Rights Commission released a report on this on Friday, April 2. The Chadian authorities have reacted: they acknowledge the facts and promise sanctions. However, they urge not to generalize so as not to damage the image of the Chadian army. The facts took place in March in the Tillabéri region of western…