Niger Govt tackles trust gap, informant issues in

The Nigerien government has launched a series‑wide effort to rebuild public confidence and improve the reliability of its intelligence network. It is addressing a “trust gap” by increasing transparency, strengthening oversight of security agencies, and reforming recruitment and vetting procedures for informants. The plan includes better protection for whistle‑blowers, clearer reporting channels, and community outreach to ensure that information gathered by informants is accurate and that citizens feel safe cooperating with authorities. Views Nigeria