France is Officially Out of Niger As Last Troops Leaves
The last French troops deployed in Niger left the country on Friday. This farewell ended French existence in the third country in the Sahel region.
Niger News
Bilateral Relations
Country
Bilateral Relations
Niger Announces Withdrawal of French Troops in Three Days
Niger's military regime led by General Abdourahamane Tiani declared the withdrawal of all French troops by December 22.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Iran Cooperates with Niger
Iran intends to strengthen its relations with Niger by standing against former colonial power France.
Bilateral Relations
Air
Unmanned Systems
Turkiye’s Ambassador to Niger Visits Defence Minister
Turkiye’s Ambassador to Niamey, Özgür Çınar visited Niger’s Minister of Defence Salifou Mody at the Defence Ministry on September 22.
Regional / Strategy
Bilateral Relations
End of “ France Afrique” as France Leaves Niger
French President Macron announced the departure of the French ambassador and the 1,500 French troops stationed in Niger by the end of 2023.
Bilateral Relations
Niger Hits Back France with Uranium and Gold
The military junta at Niger increased tension with France, which reacted to the new government. The new government returned with an immediate response.
Bilateral Relations
French Niger Relations at Risk
Following France’s decision to stop aid to Niger, the French Embassy at the capital is under attack. Nigerien people surrendered the compound.
Bilateral Relations
France Suspends Aid and Budget Support Actions in Niger
France published a press release for Niger indicating that all kinds of aid will be suspended. The country supports the President President Mohamed Bazoum.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Exported Five ANKA UAVs to Tunisia
TUSAŞ Marketing and Communications President Bertan Kurt stated how many aerial platforms the company delivered. TUSAŞ delivered five ANKA to Tunisia.
Air
Niger’s HÜRKUŞ Spotted for the First Time
The HÜRKUŞ Light Attack and Basic Training Aircraft exported to Niger were displayed for the first time at Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) facilities.
Air
Niger Received Two AB412 Helicopters from Italy
Niger Armed Forces (FAN) has received two second-hand AB412HP helicopters carrying Italy's Guarda di Finanza colours.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Niger Receives Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAVs
According to RFI six Bayraktar TB2 arrived to Niamey airport. This is the first part of an arms contract which also provides Hürkuş aircraft.
Air
Kotil Confirmed the Hürkuş Sale to Niger
Temel Kotil confirmed the Hürkuş sale to Niger. President Erdoğan had mentioned the sale, but TUSAŞ had not provided any information about the sale.
Air
Niger May Acquire Turkish Hürkuş Aircraft
Niger might be the first customer of TUSAŞ even before the Turkish Armed Forces, according to the phone conversation between two presidents.
