Niger Junta Proposes Delaying Elections Five More Years Until 2030

Daba Finance/Niger’s Junta Proposes Delaying Elections Five More Years Until 2030

BREAKING NEWSFebruary 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM UTC

TLDR

Niger’s military rulers have proposed delaying democratic elections until at least 2030
That would extend their transition to civilian rule from three to five years
The proposal, awaiting approval, includes abolishing all political parties

Niger’s military rulers have proposed delaying democratic elections until at least 2030, extending their transition to civilian rule from three to five years, according to recommendations from a national conference broadcast on state television Thursday.

The proposal, awaiting junta leader Brigadier General Abdourahamane Tchiani’s approval, includes abolishing all political parties and allowing no more than five new parties under a revised charter. It also permits Tchiani to run in the eventual election.

The move solidifies military control in Niger, following similar transitions in Mali and Burkina Faso, which expelled French troops and turned to Russian security forces. Violence in the Sahel has surged, with 3,470 killed in six months, according to the UN.

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Key Takeaways

The juntas in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have distanced themselves from ECOWAS, creating their own Sahel security alliance. Critics see these moves as an attempt to legitimize military rule amid international sanctions and regional isolation. If the proposal is enacted, Niger’s democratic transition could be indefinitely delayed, further straining its relations with Western allies and neighboring countries.

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