Niger PM’s appearance at inauguration signals possible reopening of dialogue after months of regional tensions.
While West African diplomats play musical chairs at inaugurations, the real question is whether Niger's military leadership will finally reopen the digital and trade corridors that have left millions of Nigeriens cut off from Benin's ports and internet infrastructure. This diplomatic theater means nothing if Cotonou's tech hubs remain disconnected from Niamey's uranium wealth and both countries continue bleeding talent to European capitals. Regional integration isn't just about handshakes. It's about whether a developer in Porto-Novo can seamlessly collaborate with a startup in Maradi without routing through Paris servers.
While West African diplomats play musical chairs at inaugurations, the real question is whether Niger's military leadership will finally reopen the digital and trade corridors that have left millions of Nigeriens cut off from Benin's ports and internet infrastructure. This diplomatic theater means nothing if Cotonou's tech hubs remain disconnected from Niamey's uranium wealth and both countries continue bleeding talent to European capitals. Regional integration isn't just about handshakes. It's about whether a developer in Porto-Novo can seamlessly collaborate with a startup in Maradi without routing through Paris servers.
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