Niger Republic Reopens Border with Nigeria After Recent Closures.
The Niger Republic has taken a great step by reopening its borders with Nigeria in specific regions such as Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi, and Dosso. This move comes after a period of closure following the coup d’état on July 26 and subsequent ECOWAS sanctions.
A recent radio broadcast shared via social media by the Nigerien Ministry of Interior instructed the governors of the aforementioned border regions to authorize the reopening precisely at 12:00 midnight. Along with this directive, the ministry emphasized the need for enhanced controls and security measures along the 1,500-kilometer stretch of land demarcation.
While Nigeria had reopened its border weeks earlier following the lifting of ECOWAS sanctions during a summit in Abuja, Niger had not reciprocated immediately. Notably, the border with Benin on the Niger side remains closed despite swift compliance by Beninese authorities with the ECOWAS directive.
The transitional authorities in Niger had previously cited security concerns as the primary reason for delaying the reopening of borders with their southern neighbors. However, this recent move signals a positive development in regional relations and economic activities between the two nations.
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Niger Republic Reopens Border with Nigeria.
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