Niger’s military leaders greet supporters at a rally in Seyni-Kountché stadium in Niamey on 26 August, a day after they ordered the French ambassador to leave.
Thousands of Nigeriens have shown interest in volunteering for a civil defence force, even though the process has not officially begun. On 19 August, thousands of Nigeriens, mainly young men, flocked to Seyni-Kountché stadium in Niamey to respond to the call to join theGet unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.