Russians arrive in Niger as army accord begins

By Kathryn Armstrong in London & Chris Ewokor in AbujaBBC News1 hour agoImage supply, Getty ImagesImage caption, Niger is among the many nations within the Sahel area to have strengthened army ties with RussiaDozens of Russian army instructors have arrived in Niger as a part of a brand new accord with the nation’s junta, which […]

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Islamic state claims accountability for assault on Niger military that killed dozens

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Niger junta ends US navy deal, seeks troops’ exit

Niger’s ruling junta ended an settlement that allow US navy employees function from a $110 million drone base, paving the way in which for Russian troops to maneuver in. The navy leaders revoked the take care of “immediate effect,” seen as ending the US presence within the sub-Saharan nation. The choice is a setback to […]

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Niger breaks off army cooperation with US: govt

Niger’s authorities introduced on Saturday that it was breaking off “with immediate effect” its army cooperation settlement with the US. The declaration got here only a day after a senior US delegation left Niger, following a three-day go to to resume contact with the army junta that ousted the president and moved nearer to Russia.The […]

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