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Hannane Ferdjani

DARK SECRETS: A year after niger s coup split political loyalties test family ties | Rare Historical Photos

Supporters of Niger's transitional government wave a picture of military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, in Niamey [AFP]

Niamey, Niger – “No talk of politics today,” Aissata* said to her teenage daughter on the way to her parents’ house for their traditional Sunday gathering in Niamey.

“We can’t talk about any of this with the others. I don’t want any tension at the table.”

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