Niger Revokes Nationality of Former Tourism Minister and Eight Others for Collaborating with Foreign Powers, Treason

The Nigerien government has revoked the nationality of nine individuals accused of collaborating with foreign powers and engaging in acts that threaten national security. The announcement was made on October 10, 2024, following a decree signed by General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP).

The government, through Mahamane Roufai Laouali, Secretary General of the Government, disclosed that the move was part of the junta’s ongoing effort to address both internal and external threats.

The individuals affected by this decision are: Former Minister of Tourism Rhissa Ag Boulla, Pagoui Hamidine Abdou, Amadou N’Gade Hamid, Abdoul Kader Mohamed and Abou Mahamadou Tarka. Others include Daouda Djibo Takoubakoye, Karingama Wali Ibrahim, Harouna Gazobi Souleymane, and Moussa Moumouni.

These individuals were suspected of engaging in activities that undermine public peace and security, including alleged intelligence collaboration with foreign powers aimed at facilitating hostilities against Niger. They were also accused of treason and conspiracy to Destabilise the state, including attempts to demoralise the national army.

The Nigerien government said that its decision to revoke the nationality of these individuals was provisional and based on the need to protect the country’s strategic interests.

In response, activist Nathalie Yamb praised the move and congratulated General Tiani for his decisive action. She commented on social media that these individuals, suspected of working with foreign powers, should seek citizenship elsewhere. She also urged other West African countries like Mali and Burkina Faso to follow Niger’s example in protecting national sovereignty. Yamb further criticised those who might object to the decision, especially in light of France’s previous actions in stripping the nationality of Kemi Seba, a pan-African activist.

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