Russia’s new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen

Russia’s new ambassador to Niger presented his credentials on Thursday to the West African country’s military leader, as the two nations continue to strengthen ties.

Niger, along with its neighbours Burkina Faso and Mali, all ruled by military juntas, has developed close relations with Russia since their leaders seized power in a series of coups between 2020 and 2023, while relations with Western countries have…