Niger Orders Thousands of Nomads to Leave by Year-End
Summary
Thousands of Arab nomads from the Mahamid tribe have been ordered to leave Niger by the end of the year amid accusations that some members supported Boko Haram. Authorities in Diffa and Zinder have also moved to identify the community, revoke documents and shut down schools and wells used by them.
Key Points
- Local authorities in Niger have ordered thousands of Mahamid nomads to leave the country by December 31, 2026.
- The military government accuses some members of the community of supplying weapons and other materials to Boko Haram.
- Officials have been told to identify Mahamid members and revoke or withdraw their citizenship documents.
- Authorities have also closed schools and water wells used exclusively by the community as tensions in Diffa continue.
