Niger has launched a critical phase in the implementation of the biometric passport for the Confédération des États du Sahel (AES). On July 16, 2026, President Abdourahamane Tiani completed his biometric enrollment at the Niamey Presidential Palace, marking a significant milestone in the country’s integration with regional travel standards.
Niger spearheads biometric passport rollout in Sahel confederation
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