THE 2023 NIGER MILITARY COUP D’ÉTAT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON NIGER - NIGERIA RELATIONS
Muhammad, Muhammad Bature and Usman Mohammed (Ph.D)
Volume 5 Issue 2
Abstract
Nigeria and Niger have maintained a longstanding relationship, owing to their shared borders connections and cultural history. Nonetheless, intermittent tensions have occasionally troubled the relations. One recent instance that is seen as a source of strain on this relationship is the military coup in Niger, which occurred on July 26, 2023. The coup resulted in the removal of a democratically elected president, garnering attention from the global community, most notably from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Nigeria, regarded as a bastion of ECOWAS, plays a pivotal role in this organization. Consequently, the decision made by Nigeria has raised apprehensions regarding the relationship between Niger Republic and Nigeria. Given the shared border and the longstanding socioeconomic and political ties between these two nations, the study is designed to investigate the impact of the coup on the relationship between Niger and Nigeria. A qualitative analysis undertaken in this study revealed that the coup, predominantly fueled by internal contradictions within Niger, has engendered social, economic, and political tensions between Niger and Nigeria. Consequently, this study asserts that military coups are a manifestation of inadequate governance, emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding the will of the people. Keywords; Military Coup, Socioeconomic Relations, Niger, Nigeria, Political Tension
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