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Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US

  • The US invested heavily in training Niger’s forces to beat back insurgencies by militants linked to Al-Qaeda and the Daesh group
  • But relations between Niger and the US deteriorated under a military junta that ousted elected President Mohamed Bazoum last year
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Daesh claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens

By Reuters ·

Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says

By Reuters ·

Niger, Mali, Burkina creating joint force to fight worsening jihadi insurgency

By AFP - Reuters ·

Niger military rulers says ousted president ‘tried to escape‘ custody

By AFP ·
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French troops begin withdrawal from Niger: French military

By AFP ·
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How coups in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have further destabilized Africa’s Sahel belt

By ROBERT BOCIAGA ·

US military resumes drone flights and manned counterterrorism missions out of Niger bases

By AP ·

Niger military accuses France of deploying forces with eye to ‘intervention’

By AFP ·

France in talks with Niger officials over troops withdrawal — Le Monde

By Reuters ·

Algeria proposes transition to resolve Niger crisis

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France’s Emmanuel Macron: Envoy will stay in Niger, despite pressure from junta to leave

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Niger allows Mali, Burkina Faso troops to enter its territory in case of attack

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Algeria FM on West Africa tour to discuss Niger crisis

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African Union suspends Niger over coup, prepares sanctions

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Algeria refuses French request to fly over its airspace for military operation in Niger

By Reuters ·

West African militaries meet to finalize possible Niger intervention

By Reuters ·
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Why West Africa and the Sahel are witnessing a resurgence in coups and political instability

By ROBERT BOCIAGA ·

West Africa bloc lashes threat to prosecute ousted Niger president

By AFP ·

Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger

By AP ·

US backs ‘peaceful resolution’ in Niger, urges junta to ensure detained president’s safety

By AFP - Reuters ·

West African bloc activates standby force for possible Niger intervention

By Reuters ·

Diplomacy ‘best way forward’ in Niger, force still on table: Nigeria

By AFP ·

Niger military on brink of deadline to reverse coup

By AFP ·

West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears

By Reuters ·

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