Niger 20.07.24

·         The IMF has approved the disbursement of $26mn to Niger following the completion of the fourth and fifth reviews of the financial program. https://www.africanews.com/2024/07/19/niger-imf-approves-71-million-disbursement/

·         Germany has announced they can no longer cooperate militarily with Niger as they lack trust with the country. They will pull out their remaining troop by the end of August. https://www.thedefensepost.com/2024/07/17/germany-military-cooperation-niger/

·         As France have withdrawn from the country, Turkey steps in to continue forming bonds with the country. https://yetkinreport.com/en/2024/07/19/turkish-move-in-niger-as-france-loses-influence-in-west-africa/#google_vignette

·         A Turkish delegation recently visited Niger to boost military ties. “We discussed with Niger what can be done to improve the defence industry and intelligence as part of the fight against terrorism... the main source of instability in the Sahel,” https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/07/18/turkish-delegation-visits-niger-to-boost-military-ties