Niger has signed a $400 million memorandum of understanding with China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), a state-owned oil behemoth, tied to the sale of crude oil from its Agadem oilfield. Niger state television RTN announced this development, however, it didn’t provide detailed information about the specifics of the deal. “China is a great friend to Niger;…
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Hundreds protest in Niger demanding departure of US troops.
In March, Niger suspended its military cooperation with the US after military government leaders severed ties with France last year. Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Niger’s capital to demand the departure of United States troops, after the military government further shifted its strategy by ending a military accord with the US…
Russian military trainers arrived in Niger amidst worsening relations with the US.
State television in Niger has broadcast footage of Russian military trainers arriving in the country aboard a plane equipped with military supplies to boost its air defenses amid deteriorating relations between Niger and the U.S. Two Russian trainers were filmed in front of the plane wearing military uniforms, caps and face coverings. The plane arrived…
ECOWAS considers lifting sanctions on Niger
This regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. A no-fly zone and border closures were among the sanctions being lifted “with immediate effect”, the president of the Economic Community…
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum survives an attempted coup African Union, world leaders condemn.
World leaders and regional blocs have condemned a coup attempt against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum by members of the presidential guard. Niger’s presidency said in a tweet on Wednesday that members of the presidential guard tried to move against Bazoum. It said that guards engaged in an “anti-Republican demonstration” and tried “in vain” to obtain the support…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger exit ECOWAS
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS. The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a “sovereign decision” to leave the Economic Community of West African States “without delay”. Struggling with jihadist violence and poverty, the regimes have had…
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