Niger

The uprising underscores both the regime’s dependence on foreign security partners and the deep fractures inside Niger's military.

On the night of 29 Jan 2026, ISIL militants launched an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport and its adjacent airbase.

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reached a critical milestone in late 2025 during its second official summit in Bamako, Mali.

Niger and Russia have recently deepened their nuclear partnership, transitioning from raw material extraction to planned domestic energy production.