Niger: A Critical Step in Africa
Turkiye’s visit to Niger might be the key to a new level of bilateral relations. A source close to meetings commented on an “intergovernmental summit rather than a working visit.”
Niger News
Analysis
Regional / Strategy
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Turkiye Holds Critical Meetings with Niger
Turkiye’s and Niger’s delegations met in Niamey in Joint Working Meeting to discuss bilateral relations and development in the Sahel region.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
U.S. Completes the Departure from Niger
The U.S. completed its withdrawal from Niger as the last Air Force C-17 Globemaster III took off from Air Base 101 in the Sahel Country.
Bilateral Relations
As Benin Lifts Embargo, Niger regains control of its oil
Benin lifted the embargo one-sided, and on May 19, 2024, the first ship left Benin waters, carrying one million barrels of Nigerian crude oil on board.
Regional / Strategy
New Term New Relations in Niger
Niger abolished the military agreement with the U.S., and presidents of the alliance of Sahel states congratulated Vladimir Putin for winning the elections.
Sensors
ASELFLIR-410 Integrated On T129 ATAK Helicopter
In a photo of Niger’s Prime’s visit to TUSAŞ, a T129 attack helicopter fitted with an ASELFLIR-410 electro-optical system was spotted.
Bilateral Relations
Air
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Land
Niger’s Prime Minister Visits Turkish Defence Firms
Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine visited ROKETSAN, TUSAŞ, and Nurol’s facilities, inspecting the products.
Bilateral Relations
Niger’s Premier Zeine Visits ASELSAN
Niger Prime Minister and Finance and Economy Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine visited ASELSAN.
Bilateral Relations
Country
France is Officially Out of Niger As Last Troops Leaves
The last French troops deployed in Niger left the country on Friday. This farewell ended French existence in the third country in the Sahel region.
Bilateral Relations
Niger Announces Withdrawal of French Troops in Three Days
Niger's military regime led by General Abdourahamane Tiani declared the withdrawal of all French troops by December 22.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Iran Cooperates with Niger
Iran intends to strengthen its relations with Niger by standing against former colonial power France.
Bilateral Relations
Air
Unmanned Systems
Turkiye’s Ambassador to Niger Visits Defence Minister
Turkiye’s Ambassador to Niamey, Özgür Çınar visited Niger’s Minister of Defence Salifou Mody at the Defence Ministry on September 22.
Regional / Strategy
Bilateral Relations
End of “ France Afrique” as France Leaves Niger
French President Macron announced the departure of the French ambassador and the 1,500 French troops stationed in Niger by the end of 2023.
Bilateral Relations
Niger Hits Back France with Uranium and Gold
The military junta at Niger increased tension with France, which reacted to the new government. The new government returned with an immediate response.
