The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the inauguration of a new department dedicated to African partnerships.

Under the draft agreement, Russia and Niger will interact in the war on terror, exchange information on military and political issues and the issues of strengthening international security MOSCOW ...

"If Niger falls into the Russian orbit, the world would depend even more on Moscow - and its allies - for atomic energy," Javier Blas added NEW YORK, August 3. /TASS/. Western countries are very ...

Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.

Last week, at least 100 Russian military instructors arrived in Niamey, marking an escalation of Niger’s security ...

Three junta-led nations have left the regional economic bloc ECOWAS, citing alleged French influence on the group. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are increasingly turning to Russia as an ally.

Niger has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine ... likely in an attempt to counter Moscow's growing influence on the continent. At the end of July, scores of Malian soldiers, along with mercenaries ...