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Russia Expands Nuclear Ambitions in Africa With Niger Power Plant Deal

The agreement signals another milestone in Moscow’s growing influence across the Sahel, where Western partnerships have frayed in recent years.

Russia, African Juntas Blast Ukraine as They Deepen Ties

Moscow is hosting the foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger amid a broader push to expand its influence in Africa.

Niger Invites Russian Firms to Mine Uranium, Other Resources

The move comes after authorities in Niger suspended French nuclear group Orano’s mining permit for one of the world’s largest uranium deposits.

Russian Foreign Ministry Accuses Ukraine of Opening 'Second Front' in Africa

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova blasted Kyiv for "pandering to terrorist groups in countries on the continent friendly to Moscow."

Niger Receives New Russian Advisers, Equipment

A first set of about 100 Russian advisers had reportedly arrived in Niger on April 10 along with air defense systems.

Washington Says Russian Soldiers Deployed at Niger Airbase Housing U.S. Military

Russian military instructors arrived in the West African nation with an air defense system and other equipment earlier in April.

Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger

Niger's military government agreed in January to step up military cooperation with Russia after expelling French forces.

Niger Regime Chief Talks ‘Security Cooperation’ With Putin

Niger has embraced Russia as a fledgling defense partner since the elected president was ousted last year.

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