Demosntrators react as they gather during a rally in support of General Abdourahamane Tiani (not seen) outside the former National Assembly in Niamey, on September 2, 2026. The head of the African Union on September 1 voiced his concern after a failed mutiny in Niger, condemning any attempt to seize power by force. Niger has been run by General Abdourahamane Tiani since a coup in July 2023 that toppled the elected president Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained ever since. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)