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Report: Russia sends military trainers and air-defence system to Niger, says Niger state TV, Niger gov plans infrastructure partnerships with China on railway network, China Invests in Niger New Industrial Park, Uranium and Oil Production, Niger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory, and Niger Expels France from Country, Reclaims Gold and Uranium Mines Below excerpt reported by Balima. B. (2024, April 12). Russia sends military trainers and air-defence system to Niger, says Niger state TV. Reuters Russia sends military trainers and air-defence system to Niger, says Niger state TV 'Military instructors and personnel from Russia's defence ministry arrived in Niger on Wednesday, Niger state television RTN said, in a further sign the West African country is building closer relations with Moscow like its junta-led neighbours.' 'In a Thursday broadcast, RTN showed footage of a military cargo plane unloading gear as people in fatigues stood by. It said the deployment followed a recent agreement between Niger's junta and Russian President Vladimir Putin to boost cooperation.' To read full article, click here Below excerpt reported by Sanusi. D. (2024, March 19). Niger gov plans infrastructure partnerships with China on railway network. Reuters Niger gov plans infrastructure partnerships with China on railway network 'According to Ebbo, during the meeting, they discussed working out a partnership to establish a railway network that would span the state’s three geopolitical zones as well as Abuja.' 'The statement read, “Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, hosted a delegation from the China Railway Corporation in Minna, Niger State.' To read full article, click here China Invests in Niger New Industrial Park, Uranium and Oil Production Below excerpt reported by Hayley. A. (2023, July 31). China's oil and uranium business in Niger. Reuters China's oil and uranium business in Niger 'China, Niger's second-largest foreign investor after former colonial power France, has in the past two decades ploughed billions of dollars into the landlocked West African nation, mainly for the exploration of oil and uranium.' 'Since last week's coup, in which military leaders detained Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum and established a military government, China says it is closely monitoring, opens new tab the situation, and urges parties in Niger to safeguard stability.' To read full article, click here Below excerpt reported by Nyabiage. J. (2024, March 29). Niger cosies up to ‘new friends’ China and Russia just days after sending US military packing. South China Morning Post Niger cosies up to ‘new friends’ China and Russia just days after sending US military packing 'In the two weeks since Niger severed military ties with the US, it has held several meetings with Chinese and Russian officials' To read full article, click here Below excerpt reported by Maclean. R and Schmitt. E. (2024, March 17). Niger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory. The New York Times Niger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory 'China wants to grow its oil and mining interests in the African nation while Russia wants stronger military cooperation' 'The West African country’s military junta said the presence of U.S. forces was “illegal.” Increasingly, West Africans are questioning the motives of Western countries operating in Africa.' To read full article, click here Niger Expels France from Country, Reclaims Gold and Uranium Mines Below excerpt reported by Al Mayadeen. (2023, July 31). Niger puts an end to uranium and gold export to France. Al Mayadeen Niger puts an end to uranium and gold export to France 'Niger coup leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani, despite being EU's largest supplier of uranium, halts uranium and gold export to France.' 'With immediate effect, the Republic of Niger under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tchiani, and supported by the people of the Republic, announced the suspension of the export of uranium and gold to France on Sunday.' To read full article, click here Image by Freepik Legal Disclaimer: INFYNIT is providing the content here for educational purposes only. All opinions are of the original author and not an opinion of INFYNIT or any of its affiliates. #GlobalNews #Russia #Military #Niger #Airdefence #China #Uranium #Oil #Industrial #Park #US #American
