Niger’s junta summoned a Nigerian diplomat over allegations of aiding efforts to destabilize the country, escalating regional tensions.
Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare accused Nigeria of harboring former regime officials and collaborating with foreign powers.
Relations have been strained since Niger’s 2023 coup, despite brief improvements through resumed security cooperation in August.
Niger faces threats along its borders and has aligned with Mali and Burkina Faso in the Alliance of Sahel States.
This rift highlights growing instability in the Sahel as Niger seeks to distance itself from ECOWAS and Nigeria.
