Niger

While working to expel Western forces that have previously been stationed in the country, Niger’s junta government has begun to form partnerships with Russia.

If confirmed, the reported deployment is a further sign of Russian penetration into West Africa—at the expense of Western powers.

‘Backsliding ... that we haven’t seen in decades, with coups and conflicts and political instability and fraudulent elections in many countries.’

More countries announce that they’re leaving the G5 Sahel security confederation amid rising jihadist attacks by al-Qaeda and ISIS.

Move is announced on same day that high-level Russian delegation visits Niamey for talks with country’s new leadership.

Three months after a military coup, rights groups have sounded alarm over abuses even as the West African nation grapples with international sanctions.

Paris is due to withdraw its 1,500 troops by the end of the year and this may leave 1,100 American forces based there in limbo.

Following a coup against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum tensions are high in West Africa as regional nations are split over military intervention.

Two weeks after Niger’s pro-Western leader was ousted in a military coup, some fellow West African states—but not all—are considering armed intervention. Meanwhile, concerns mount in Western capitals that the ongoing crisis in Niger could provide Russia with another toehold in the strategically vital region.

The United States is evacuating some staff and families from its embassy in Niger amid a military coup.

On Julu 27, 2023, the Justice Department issued an updated indictment, adding new charges and a third defendant to the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump; the Supreme Court allowed Equitrans Midstream Corp. to resume the building of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in West Virginia; and the international community sounded alarms after the Niger’s military backed coup leaders who have claim to have seized power in the West African country.