Niger Shows Its TUSAŞ AKSUNGUR UCAVs after HÜRKUŞ-C
Nigerien state-owned television channel Tele Sahel showed the AKSUNGUR UCAV produced by TUSAŞ, alongside the images of Nigerien operators on ground control.
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Air
Analysis
Bilateral Relations
Rare Earths to Become New Pillar in US–Turkiye Relations
Turkiye becomes a major NATO ally with increasing rare earth elements (REEs) potential as the US searches for substitutes for Chinese mineral supply chains.
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Chooses Morocco as the Next Location for Production
Following the ventures for production in Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Mongolia, Baykar has picked Morocco as the next production location outside of Turkiye.
Bilateral Relations
Congo-Rwanda Tension Targets France, Belgium, the U.S.
Following a protest against Rwanda, M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the FARDC attacked French, Belgian and U.S. Embassies in Congo’s Capital, Kinshasa.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
France Loses Ground in Africa: Togo Eyes Sahel Alliance
France’s influence in Africa wanes as Togo considers joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), signalling a shift in regional dynamics and security policies.
Bilateral Relations
A Bitter Surprise to France: Withdrawal from Senegal in 2025
France, which has been an unwanted country in the Sahel for the last two years, received a strike from Senegal. France is being asked to leave the country.
Bilateral Relations
France to Complete Withdrawal from Chad by January 31st
The Chadian authorities have demanded France to complete the withdrawal of all French troops from the country by January 31, 2025, at the latest.
Country
Regional / Strategy
Morocco and Niger Negotiate Ex-President’s Future
Moroccan intelligence agency and the Niger government have started negotiating about releasing former President Mohamed Bazoum.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Turkiye Brings Somalia and Ethiopia Together for Peace
The Presidents of Turkiye and Somalia and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia came together under the mediation of Turkiye and took steps to end their disagreements.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
France’s Power Erodes at Another Former Colony: Chad
Chad ends France’s military presence in the country, and France notes the decision without further reaction.
Space
Bilateral Relations
Communication
Niger Signs Deal with Russian Glavkosmos for Three Satellites
Niger has signed an agreement with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, to acquire three satellites.
Regional / Strategy
Chinese Domination in Africa Continent Officially Begins
China’s strategic approach shows that it will become Africa’s largest trade partner, and the relations will expand in every aspect, from economy to politics.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Turkish and Malian Presidents Discuss Security Cooperation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Malian Transition President Colonel Assimi Goïta discussed cooperation on security in a phone call.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Turkish Parliamentary Approves Deployment in Somalia
Turkish Parliament approved the motion for the two-year deployment of Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) units in Somalia.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
U.S. Completes the Departure from Niger
The U.S. completed its withdrawal from Niger as the last Air Force C-17 Globemaster III took off from Air Base 101 in the Sahel Country.
Country
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Senegal Elections: France to Leave Former Colony in Africa
Anti-Colonialist candidate in Senegal, Faye, announced its victory, which is another call for France to leave the former colony country in Africa.
