A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties

Supporters of Niger's transitional government wave a picture of military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, in Niamey [AFP]

Niamey, Niger – “No talk of politics today,” Aissata* said to her teenage daughter on the way to her parents’ house for their traditional Sunday gathering in Niamey.

“We can’t talk about any of this with the others. I don’t want any tension at the table.”