Tag: Russia

US to pull out troops from key drone base in Niger amid Russia’s growing footprint in Sahel

April 24, 2024

The United States has agreed to withdraw its about 1,000 troops from Niger, where it built and operated a major drone base in the desert ... Read More

African leaders’ dilemma: navigating new alliances amid fast-shifting geopolitics

April 24, 2024

With geopolitical confrontation and tensions deepening, the key global players are swiftly turning their focus on Africa, experts and observers note, with some of them ... Read More

Russia tells Algeria to stop interfering in Sahel states domestic issues- media

April 22, 2024

Russia is reported to have urged the Algerian regime to refrain from meddling in the domestic issues of Moscow’s allies in the region, Niger and ... Read More

Russia pushes for BRICS grain exchange to challenge western dominance in global market

April 16, 2024

Russia intends to establish a "grain exchange" with BRICS nations, aspiring to use this trade alliance of nine emerging countries to challenge Western dominance in ... Read More

Russia, Morocco discuss strengthening of relations & topical issues on UN Security Council agenda

April 12, 2024

Strengthening the friendly relations between Morocco and Russia and topical issues in the Middle East and Africa on the agenda of the UN Security Council ... Read More

Russia sends military trainers, arms to Niger

April 12, 2024

Russia has sent a group of military trainers and air defense systems to Niger, few days after Niamey ended military cooperation with the US. Niger ... Read More

Moscow Attack: Morocco condemns deadly assault, stands with Russia against terrorism

March 23, 2024

King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and solidarity to Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, following the terrorist attack that targeted a concert hall in ... Read More

King Mohammed VI expresses resolve to continue working with President Putin to strengthen Morocco-Russia strategic partnership

March 19, 2024

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has renewed his resolve to continue working with Russia’s re-elected President Vladimir Putin to strengthen relations and partnership between the ... Read More

Niger: US military bases revoked after Biden officials’ warning about ties to Russia and Iran

March 19, 2024

Niamey revoked its military cooperation with the United States and ordered US troops to leave the country after senior US diplomatic and military officials recently ... Read More

Niger suspends military cooperation with US over ‘condescending attitude’

March 18, 2024

Niger has broken off "with immediate effect" its military cooperation agreement with the United States, the West African country’s military government announced on Saturday (16 ... Read More