Russia Deepens African Ties as West’s Influence Wanes
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Guinea on Monday, continuing his recent tour of West Africa. His visits come as some African nations grow […]
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Niger-Benin Pipeline Dispute: Stalemate Continues
The Benin-Niger inter-state committee meeting failed to resolve ongoing issues between the two nations. Both countries have partnered with China National Petroleum Corp on an […]
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 […]
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, […]