Nigeria Extends Olive Branch to Niger, Calls for Discussion on Issues of Mutual Interest

The Nigerian government’s statement followed a recent allegation by the Abdourahman Tchiani’s led administration that it was involved in the terrorist attack by a group Lakurawa on Niger.

There has been tensions in the relations of the two neighbouring counties stemming from the military coup in Niger in 2023, which also severed ties with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc.