Some new news from Niger
The site of MNJ has resumed working a couple of days ago with a message that the movement's leader Mr Aghali Alambo has been dismissed. Reasons explained in the statement, on m-n-j.blogspot.com. Which leads back to the same question: if there's still a rebellion going on in the north of Niger, what is its main driving force? And what's their stand on the current events in Niamey?
In the meantime, something is about to happen in Niamey. The West African bloc ECOWAS has announced an extraordinary summit to address the crisis in Niger. The government of Niger and its president Tanja might face sanctions from neighbours if Niger's constitution continues to be violated. (source: BBC).
Once again, projecting that on the situation with travelling in Niger in the near future - doesn't look too good. If neighbours close borders (like they've done in too many a north African country) that might mean one less beautiful corner of the Sahara for all of us.
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