Russia and Niger agree to develop military ties, Moscow says
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Russia and Niger, under military rule since a coup last year, have agreed to develop military cooperation, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset …
Jan 29, 2024 · In December 2023, a Russian delegation visited Niger and in January 2024, Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine visited Moscow to discuss military and …
Niger’s Pivot to Moscow: What’s Next for US Engagement in Africa?
Apr 5, 2024 · In January 2024, the Russian Defense Ministry released a statement confirming that Niger and Russia had agreed to develop closer military ties. Niger’s pivot to Moscow has been …
Russia's New Military Alliance Encroaching on US Sphere of Influence
Feb 8, 2024 · Russia's drive for closer military ties with Niger shows Moscow's determination to boost its presence in West Africa, posing a challenge for the U.S., which has a significant …
Russian Officials Visit Niger to Bolster Military Ties - The Moscow Times
Dec 4, 2023 · Russian diplomacy is in a favorable position in Niger after relations soured with former colonial ruler France following the July coup. France has begun withdrawing its 1,500 …
Niger Receives New Russian Advisers, Equipment - The Moscow Times
May 5, 2024 · New Russian military advisers and military equipment have arrived in Niger, according to state television in the African country that wants U.S. forces to leave.
Niger’s phone call with President Putin reaffirms military ties …
Mar 27, 2024 · The Moscow Kremlin revealed that the newly re-elected president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and the chairman of Niger’s National Council, Abdourahmane Tiani, recently …
Niger's pivot to Moscow: Implications for US engagement in …
Apr 13, 2024 · A military pact between the US and Niger that provided US soldiers with a vital base and launching pad in the Sahel area of Africa has been halted. The action comes after a …
Russian troop arrival spells end for US military presence in Niger
Apr 24, 2024 · The Russian plane landed at the international airport in Niger ’s capital Niamey at about midnight with little fanfare, ferrying anti-aircraft defence systems and troops to Moscow’s …
The Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Novak, after …
Nov 29, 2024 · The Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Novak, after Mali, visited Niger in light of Moscow's new interests. Also part of the delegation is the curator of the …