Niger: General Abdourahmane Tiani’s regime breaks intelligence agreements with Russia and Turkey

In Niger, the transitional authorities led by Army General Abdourahmane Tiani have taken a new step in redefining their foreign policy by ending their intelligence-sharing agreements with Russia and Turkey. This strategic decision marks a significant turning point in the country’s military cooperation.

Although not officially justified by direct diplomatic concerns, the move nonetheless signals the regime’s determination to free itself from any external influence perceived as harmful to its sovereignty. It reflects a broader trend of gradually withdrawing from both traditional and recent partnerships, whether Western or Eastern.

The message is clear: Niamey intends to chart its own path, free from excessive dependence on former colonial powers or new geopolitical allies. This stance reflects growing mistrust toward any form of foreign interference—including that which could indirectly benefit Paris, a player the regime still views with suspicion.

In this context, Niger’s security and military cooperation could be restructured on strictly bilateral terms, in full respect of national sovereignty, while continuing to strengthen its armed forces within the framework of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), alongside Mali and Burkina Faso.