Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies

Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies

By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University In July 2023, Niger’s military took over in a coup just two years after the country’s first transition to civilian power. The coup has brought into sharp focus the role of foreign countries in Niger’s politics. Before the coup, France and the US were the main security allies of Niger. But the coup leaders, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, were open about […]

January 30, 2024 17

Africa

Death toll climbs in military drone attack on Nigeria

The death toll in Sunday's military drone attack on a community in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria has risen to 120. Tesem Akende reports.

December 6, 2023 20

World

Chinese Navy Ships are In Myanmar to Conduct Joint Drills

Myanmar's military government says three Chinese Navy ships are in the country for joint drills with its navy as fighting near the border has strained ties between the neighbours. The junta is battling an alliance of ethnic minority groups across a swathe of territory in the southeast Asian nation. Patrick Fok reports.

November 29, 2023 18