Niger’s military regime has officially terminated its intelligence cooperation agreements with Russia and Turkey, amid growing insecurity and internal tensions.
The decision, confirmed by multiple security sources, comes after mounting criticism over the inefficiency of foreign-supplied surveillance equipment—particularly tools for intercepting communications. A Moroccan company, briefly supported by the national telecom regulator ARCEP, had stepped in as a replacement.
However, the discovery of indirect links between that company and a French contractor prompted the immediate cancellation of the deal, as Niamey remains adamant about rejecting any Western influence since breaking ties with Paris. The fallout with Moscow—initially seen as a symbol of Niger’s post-French strategic realignment—now signals a deeper breakdown in the country’s security strategy.
Once a cornerstone of anti-terror operations in the Sahel under former President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger is now increasingly isolated—suspended from ECOWAS and grappling with a dual crisis: eroding alliances abroad and weakening military authority at home.
