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Situation in Niger alarming, war could destabilise Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region warns RussiaSituation in Niger alarming, war could destabilise Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region warns Russia

Situation in Niger alarming, war could destabilise Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region warns Russia

The Niger conflict is showing signs of further escalation with Russia on Friday warning that any military solution to the…

2 years ago
France readies evacuation of its citizens, European nationals from uranium-rich NigerFrance readies evacuation of its citizens, European nationals from uranium-rich Niger

France readies evacuation of its citizens, European nationals from uranium-rich Niger

As massive street protests and violence grips Niger's capital Niamey, France on Tuesday afternoon announced that it will begin evacuation…

2 years ago
Russia distances itself from Niger coup, seeks restoration of constitutional orderRussia distances itself from Niger coup, seeks restoration of constitutional order

Russia distances itself from Niger coup, seeks restoration of constitutional order

A day after videos showing protesters in Niger chanting pro-Russia and anti-France slogans went viral on social media, Moscow on…

2 years ago