The media landscape in Niger has long been challenged by the sustained political instability plaguing the country. While the Nigerien constitution historically guaranteed the rights of journalists, offering a framework for press freedoms, the reality on the ground often tells a starkly different story, particularly following periods of military intervention. The structure of the media environment is dual: state-owned media, which historically maintains significant reach and serves largely as the voice of the regime, operates alongside a growing but highly vulnerable sector of privately owned outlets, including radio stations crucial for reaching the predominantly rural, low-literacy population, and independent newspapers such as L’Enquêteur. It is these independent voices that face the most immediate danger. Since the recent political shifts, instances of direct censorship, media shutdowns, and the harassment of journalists critical of the ruling authorities have surged. Specific cases involving the arbitrary detention or summoning of reporters have become a frequent mechanism used to intimidate editors and enforce self-censorship across the industry.