Niger severs diplomatic ties with Ukraine
Move comes days after Mali severed relations with Kyiv over alleged support to Malian ‘terrorist groups’
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US military completes withdrawal from key drone base in Niger
In April, Russia sent military trainers to Niger
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Niger’s Tiani accuses France of using Benin as base for attacks
Niger’s military ruler accused France of plotting to destabilize the country and using neighboring Benin as a base for attacks.
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Niger militants releases footage of two Russian prisoners
Al-Qaeda linked group GSIM claims responsibility for kidnapping two Russian workers in Niger, adding to the region’s security crisis.
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Death penalty fears for Niger’s ex-president, lawyer says
Last month, Niger’s top court stripped Bazoum of his immunity, allowing him to be tried for treason and other offenses
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China pauses Niger oil project due to deteriorating security
CNPC, a major investor in Niger’s oil industry, has suspended construction at the Agadem oilfield following a series of attacks by terrorist groups targeting oil infrastructure in the country.
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Niger reports soldier deaths in militant attack
A fierce battle between Nigerien forces and armed militants resulted in the deaths of fifteen soldiers.
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Terrorism reaches Togo as al Qaeda group strikes
An Al Qaeda-linked group has claimed responsibility for the assault on an army barracks.
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Niger, Turkey sign deal to develop oil, gas fields
Cooperation in energy, mining, intelligence, and defense is on the agenda.
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Niger’s economy rebounds with oil exports, IMF aid
The IMF approved $71 million for Niger despite a military coup, while urging the country to improve debt management and fight corruption.
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