Confronted by a multifaceted terrorist threat and simmering resentment within his own armed forces, General Abdourahamane Tiani is reportedly engaged in a high-stakes maneuver. Between clandestine discussions held in Say with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) and a firm reassertion of control over the military hierarchy, the leader of Niger’s transitional government is navigating treacherous waters, aiming to avert a potential crisis in the capital.
The Say channel: a strategic gamble with significant implications
A confidential meeting on March 24, reportedly near Say, signals a pivotal shift in strategy. By dispatching a four-member delegation to engage with the GSIM, General Tiani appears to have abandoned a stance of
