Niger strips activist mayra of citizenship under new leadership

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The Nigerien government, under the leadership of Head of State Abdourahamane Tiani, has formally revoked the citizenship of prominent activist Mariama Djibrine, widely known by her moniker “Mayra.” This decisive administrative move, announced today, strips the outspoken figure of her Nigerien nationality, sending ripples through the nation’s political and civil society circles.

By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist

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