The South China Morning Post published on 29 March 2024 an article titled "Niger Cosies Up to 'New Friends' China and Russia Just Days After Sending US Military Packing" by Jevans Nyabiage.
The new military regime in Niger pushed France out of the country several months ago and has now asked the US military, which had a counterterrorism base in the country, to leave. Russia and China were quick to move in behind France and the United States. Russia is seeking military cooperation while China is more interested in protecting it long-standing oil interests.
