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US troop withdrawal from Niger hangs in the balance
29 Mar 2024 11:21 GMT
… West African country after Niamey terminated its military agreement … regard."
According to Niger's transitional government, … to operate in Niger.
Earlier this month, Niger decided to … concern over Niger's potential relationships with Russia and …
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Niger cosies up to ‘new friends’ China and Russia just days after sending US military packing
29 Mar 2024 08:42 GMT
… a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the pair discussed … by Niger.
Tchiani said Niger was grateful for Moscow’s recent support to “Niamey … or mercenaries to Niger,” Shinn said.
“China and Russia, pursuing their individual …
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Today's D Brief: Secretive airstrip near Yemen; USAF chief Allvin, in conversation; Russia-North Korea cargo flights continue; Is this the end for towed howitzers?; And a bit more.
29 Mar 2024 05:23 GMT
… NATO? This is nonsense,” Putin told Russian pilots on Wednesday, according … to leave the country. Niger’s Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, … testified that Russia';s lies helped persuade Niger to eject … ago. And Russian military actors went to both Niger and Mali …
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A wave of jihadism, Russian influence and authoritarian regimes ravage the Sahel
28 Mar 2024 14:51 GMT
… that are increasingly relying on Russia as a new strategic ally … concern for the allies is Russia’s rapid expansion. The inability … Burkina Faso and finally Niger, turned to Moscow as a new major … . This is evidenced by the Russia-Africa summits held in Sochi …
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In Mali, Russian Wagner mercenaries are helping the army kill civilians, rights groups say
28 Mar 2024 12:57 GMT
… its neighbors Burkina Faso and Niger, has for over a … , and raids accompanied by Russian mercenaries that have killed civilians … last year.
“Mali’s Russia-backed transitional military government is … .
The juntas ruling Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso earlier this …
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Niger Says US to Submit Plan to ‘Disengage’ Troops
28 Mar 2024 10:56 GMT
… issue, his ministry said in Niamey, the West African nation’ … declined to comment on the Nigerien interior ministry’s assertion … a joint defense pact with Niger, exiting the wider West … spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the “ …
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US Prepares Proposal To "Disengage" Troops As Junta-Led Niger Dials Putin For “Security Cooperation”
28 Mar 2024 09:21 GMT
Niger said on March 26 the United States will shortly submit a proposal to "disengage" its soldiers from the country, AFP reported. The move comes after the military regime in Niamey said it was withdrawing from a 2012 cooperation deal with …
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Thousands of coup supporters in Niger gather near French military base in Niamey
28 Mar 2024 01:41 GMT
… French military base in Niamey, Niger on Friday, chanting … military intervention in Niger to restore ousted … .
The demonstrators waved Russian and Nigerien flags, expressing their … Niger, aimed at countering jihadist groups in collaboration with the Nigerien …
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'By sponsoring coups in the Sahel, Russia has acquired a new hold on Europe: emigration'
28 Mar 2024 00:19 GMT
… influence, and economic plundering for Moscow's benefit. Yet … West Africa, Vladimir Putin's Russia has acquired a new … soldiers based in Agadez, Niger, ordered by General Abdourahamane … controlling migratory flows. Niger is now one of Russia';s …
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Russia, Mali To Strengthen Counterterrorism Efforts
27 Mar 2024 19:16 GMT
… in Moscow that killed at least 137.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke … and military partnership with Russia.
Moscow had steadily gained influence … reported.
The Kremlin mentioned Russia';s "free… of Burkina Faso and Niger, who exited a wider …