The Alliance of Sahel States: Initial Difficulties as a Resource for Development
... to strengthen military and economic ties with Russia, although some agreements in this regard were reached during the visit of Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Evkurov to Niger. Finally, it is Niger that is most vigorously challenging the existing ECOWAS sanctions in the institutions of the Community and is still negotiating the lifting of existing restrictions. [ 3 ] Nikita Panin: The US Is Using Russia’s Playbook in Africa, but There’s a Catch This raises legitimate questions about Niger’s role ...