Niger Govt tackles trust gap, informant issues in

The Nigerien government is confronting a widening trust gap between state authorities and the public, especially over security and governance, while also dealing with problems related to informants used by security forces. Officials say they are revising intelligence‑gathering protocols, improving oversight of informant networks, and launching community‑engagement programs to rebuild confidence, increase transparency, and ensure that informants are vetted and protected to prevent abuses and false accusations. Views Nigeria