AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNiger Security & Rights: Niger’s junta leader Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani signed a decree provisionally stripping opposition figure Mariama Djibrine of Nigerien nationality, citing a terrorism database used in wider crackdowns. LGBTQ+ Law: Niger also recriminalized consensual same-sex relations in a new penal code, with penalties of 5 to 10 years in prison. Health Watch: Niger State stepped up surveillance after fresh polio and diphtheria detections, holding town halls with traditional and religious leaders to push immunisation and outbreak prevention. Local Safety & Daily Life: Panic spread in Niger State after reports of bandits near schools, while separate incidents in Pissa village left three dead and homes burned. Youth & Community: NYSC suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation for corps members posted to Niger State due to camp renovations. Culture & Language: A University of Ghana programme launched a Certificate in Hausa Language Proficiency, highlighting Hausa’s role across West Africa. Regional Context: Across the Sahel, Mali’s deadly attacks and wider insecurity keep spilling into Niger’s lived reality.
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