Today’s article deals with a major political event in Niger. General Tiani, head of the military junta that overthrew President Bazoum on July 26, spoke during a televised address to announce the establishment of an inclusive national dialogue in the next 30 days. The objective of this dialogue is to lay the foundations of a new constitutional life for the country. General Tiani also assured that the transition will not exceed three years.
In his speech, the head of the Nigerien junta denounced the possible military interventions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Niger. He warned that if an aggression were to take place, Niger’s defense forces would not back down, backed by Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea.
General Tiani also made a point of emphasizing that his ambition was not to confiscate power, but rather to allow the country to emerge from the current crisis and build a better future. He said the government was already instructed to organize the inclusive national dialogue and come up with concrete proposals.
This announcement and the search for an inclusive national dialogue show General Tiani’s desire to find a peaceful solution and to give a voice to all the living forces of the country to participate in the construction of a new constitutional future. The establishment of this dialogue within 30 days also shows the urgency of the situation and the importance of quickly finding a solution for Niger.
This statement by General Tiani is an important step in the ongoing political transition process in Niger. It will be interesting to follow the progress of the discussions during the inclusive national dialogue and to see what concrete proposals will be made to guarantee a democratic transition and stability in the country.
It is to be hoped that this dialogue will restore confidence and legitimacy with the people of Niger and the international community. The success of this transition process will be crucial for the future of Niger and for ensuring the political and social stability of the country.
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– Article source: https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/08/20/dialogue-national-inclusif-au-niger-le-general-tiani-ouvre-la-voie-a-une-transition-politique- stabilizer/
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