Niger
West African junta integration goals face hurdles
The Alliance of Sahel States of regional juntas is looking to deepen political, economic and military integration
West AfricaNiger may concede in border crisis with Benin
Beninese authorities have prohibited the transport of oil from a Nigerien oil pipeline to ships offshore
NigerChinese oil loan will boost Niger's finances
Niger authorities and the China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a USD400mn loan agreement
NigerUS forces will likely withdraw from Niger
State media have announced the arrival of Russian instructors and an air defence system from Moscow
NigerUS will seek new African partners after Niger pullout
The United States will begin discussing the modalities of its troop withdrawal with Niger's junta
NigerJunta's break with US may bring Niger closer to Russia
The ruling military authorities have unilaterally abrogated a military agreement with the United States
NigerJihadist growth may accelerate in the Sahel
Jihadist violence has escalated significantly in the past year in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
West AfricaUS leverage over Niger's junta will be limited
A US government delegation led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee is visiting Niger
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