Nigerian and regional actors continued to shape the timeline of events following the July crisis in Niger. Abdurahman Tchiani, the head of the National Committee for the Rescue of the Fatherland, emerged as a central figure after the rebels declared their authority. He met with a mediation committee composed of religious leaders in Nigeria, signaling an effort to calm tensions and seek a pathway to stabilizing the region. The Nigerian delegation included prominent clerics and was led by Sheikh Bala Lau Abdullahi, while Ali Lamine Zein was present as a representative of Niger’s disputed transitional government, underscoring the cross-border dimensions of the dispute. The gathering, reported by RTN, highlighted the belief among various stakeholders that dialogue could pave the way for peaceful resolution amid regional concern. (citation: RTN)
