Mohamed Bazoum

Turkey, Niger agree to enhance energy, mining, defence cooperation

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Turkey, Niger agree to enhance energy, mining, defence cooperation

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during the Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters. File | Photo Credit: AP Turkey and Niger agreed to boost cooperation on energy, mining, intelligence and defence, after the West African nation asked Western military personnel to leave and terminated the mining contracts of many Western countries.  Also Read: Niger … Read more

Niger’s military ruler warns against foreign meddling, urges population to defend the country

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Niger’s military ruler warns against foreign meddling, urges population to defend the country

Niger’s new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally televised speech on August 2 night and called on the population to be ready to defend the nation. In one of the few addresses to the West African country since seizing power from Niger’s democratically-elected president a week ago, … Read more