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Tag: Niger
Niger, Russia agree to develop military ties as part of efforts to stabilize situation in Sahel
Filling the void left by French troops who withdrew from Niger just a couple of weeks ago, the Sahel country and Russia have announced an ... Read More
Russia, Niger poised to expand trade, economic ties
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk Tuesday January 16 indicated that Moscow is keen to expand trade, economic and investment ties, and trade turnover with ... Read More
Niger’s PM embarks on international tour to diversify partners
Niger’s Prime Minister Lamine Zeine landed in Russia on Monday January 15, the first leg of an international tour to take him also to Iran, ... Read More
US plans to set up drone bases in coastal West Africa to stem Islamist advance and counter China
The United States is reportedly seeking to set up military drones bases along the West African coast in an urgent effort to stop the spread ... Read More
Niger: military tribunal grants ‘provisional release’ to son of deposed president Bazoum
Salem Bazoum, the son of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been imprisoned with his parents at the presidential residence since the coup in July ... Read More
Niger’s military court grants bail to Bazoum’s son
Niger’s military court released Monday on bail Salem Mohamed, son of Niger's deposed leader Mohamed Bazoum held since July 26 by a junta that has ... Read More
France shuts down embassy in Niger sine die amidst soaring ties
France announced Tuesday January 2 the closure of its Embassy in Niger’s capital of Niamey "until further notice", citing major concerns. "For the past five ... Read More
Benin lifts ban on exports to Niger
Benin’s Cotonou port authority (PAC) lifted Wednesday December 27 the ban on the exportation of goods to neighboring Niger. The ban was part of the ... Read More
Niger severs ties with La Francophonie, denounces it as ‘tool to defend French interests’
The Nigerien military government has announced the suspension of all cooperation with the International Organization of Francophone nations (OIF), citing France’s utilization of the OIF ... Read More
Sahel Countries Applaud Royal Initiative for Atlantic Ocean Access -Joint Statement
Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger have welcomed the international initiative announced by King Mohammed VI to enable these African landlocked countries have access to ... Read More