Since the July 2023 coup that deposed the government led by Mohamed Bazoum the operating environment in Niger has changed, requiring a different approach to security. The country has now reopened its borders with Nigeria after the removal of sanctions that had been imposed by the Economic Community of West African States. International SOS’ Lead Security Analyst for the Sahel region, Rory Keith, discusses how businesses should approach returning to Niger and considers what risks remain. Clients can access our deep-dive analysis, including our recent Insight Report on Niger, via our portals.