"Russian Military Instructors and Air Defense System Deployed to Niger Amid Shifting Alliances"
TL;DR
Russian military instructors and an air defence system have arrived in Niger as part of the country's deepening security ties with Moscow, following the expulsion of French forces. The African Corps, considered the successor of Russia's Wagner mercenary group in Africa, confirmed its arrival in Niger. This move signifies a shift in Niger's security partnerships, as it turns to Russia for support in combating jihadist rebellions in the Sahel region, after ousting its elected president and expelling French and US forces.
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- Russian military instructors, air defence system arrive in Niger amid deepening ties FRANCE 24 English
- Russian soldiers arrive in Niger as relationship with U.S. deteriorates The Washington Post
- Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as African country pulls away from US The Guardian
- Russia sends military trainers, air defence system to Niger: State media Al Jazeera English
- Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger The Moscow Times
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