Politics● Elevated17m ago · Nov 9, 2026, 11:38 AM
Niger-Chad: Between Abdourahamane Tiani and Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, a lasting peace is not in sight
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Jeune Afrique · Sub-Saharan Africa
After the diplomatic escalation on October 26, Niamey and N'Djamena are trying to defuse tensions. However, security and geopolitical divergences between the leaders of the two countries make a quick return to peaceful relations improbable.
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