Niger struggles to combat armed groups in the Sahel

An increase in violence in the Sahel is heavily impacting lives and the economy in Niger.

An increase in violence in the Sahel is heavily impacting lives and the economy in Niger.

Its Tilaberi region has come under constant attack by armed groups.

Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris looks at the situation in the province, where analysts say groups including ISIL have established a foothold.