China intercedes to end Benin’s ban on Niger’s oil exports
China has brokered a deal that enabled an end to Benin’s blockade of Niger’s oil exports through a Chinese-built pipeline. China had extended a resource-backed […]
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Three junta-led Sahel states form new confederation, brushing aside ECOWAS peace offer
In a significant geopolitical shift, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have finalized plans to form a new confederation, despite ECOWAS’ decision to lift sanctions on […]
Niger’s Prime Minister Alleges Benin’s Blockade of Oil Exports Breaches Agreements
Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, asserted on Saturday that Benin’s halt on Niger’s oil exports, prompted by a border closure, violates trade agreements […]
HRW Report: Militant Atrocities Rampant in Mali
According to a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW), both Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and ethnically-based armed groups are engaging in egregious acts in Mali. HRW disclosed […]
US Military Initiates Troop Withdrawal Plan from Niger
U.S. officials announced plans to initiate the withdrawal of troops from Niger, dealing a setback to Washington and its regional allies’ security efforts in the […]
Niger to Provide Mali with Affordable Diesel
Niger and Mali have forged a partnership to address Mali’s persistent power shortages, with Niger committing to supply 150 million liters of diesel to its […]
Russian Military Instructors Land in Niger Amid Declining Relations with the US
This week, Russian military instructors landed in Niger to bolster the nation’s air defenses as the country shifts from relying on the United States for […]
Russia Deploys Military Instructors, Air-Defense System to Niger – State TV
Russian military instructors and defense ministry personnel arrived in Niger, as reported by Niger state television RTN, highlighting the growing ties between Niger and Moscow, […]
Mali: Rights Groups Report Russian Wagner Mercenaries Assisting Army in Civilian Casualties
Human rights reports this week disclose the involvement of the Russian private military group Wagner in aiding government forces in central and northern Mali, conducting […]
Niger military chief discusses security cooperation with Putin
Soon after having asked US troops to leave the country, Niger’s military ruler Abdourahmane Tiani held phone talks with Putin on security cooperation. “There was […]