Mutiny in Niger: 5 questions to understand why the AoSS left Tiani on his own
The headquarters of the Alliance of Sahel States' united force is at Niamey's Base Aérienne 101, which has been attacked three times this year without the force mobilising. The latest incident, on the night of 28–29 August, involved mutineers from the Nigerien army's special forces targeting the presidency, state television, and the base.
Why it matters: This matters for the theme of military alliances, as the attack on the alliance's headquarters without mobilisation exposes the operational limits of the Alliance of Sahel States.