Culture & Tourism

The Nigerien government is strategically leveraging cultural tourism as a tool for national sovereignty and resilient development, positioning the “Festival de l’Air” as a catalyst for domestic tourism and social cohesion. This initiative is framed as a direct response to foreign cultural influences and external narratives, aiming to foster a unified national identity and mental shift through the promotion of indigenous heritage and crafts. The core insight is that internal tourism is not merely an economic activity but a foundational pillar for asserting independence, preserving peace, and creatingContinue Reading