Dec 29, 2025

Sahel: Niger Declares General Mobilization Amid Escalating Jihadist Violence$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Niger’s military authorities have declared a nationwide general mobilization, granting the state expanded powers to requisition people, property, and services in response to ongoing jihadist violence. The move comes as attacks linked to al-Qaeda, the Islamic State, Boko Haram, and ISWAP continue to destabilize large parts of the country, with thousands of casualties reported this year. As Niger deepens its security alignment with Mali and Burkina Faso under the Alliance of Sahel States, the decision raises questions about regional counterterrorism coordination, civilian protection, and the broader security trajectory of the central Sahel.

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