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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Niger on July 8 for the second ministerial consultations between Russia and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which groups the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Niger on July 8 for the second ministerial consultations between Russia and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which groups the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

In a joint statement, Russia and the AES said Moscow would "continue its support for strengthening the operational capacities of AES member states' armed forces." Lavrov also announced the third Russia-Africa Summit would be held in Moscow in October.

In a joint statement, Russia and the AES said Moscow would "continue its support for strengthening the operational capacities of AES member states' armed forces." Lavrov also announced the third Russia-Africa Summit would be held in Moscow in October.

Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare said Russia remains the AES's "main partner" in combating terrorism, adding that defense accords with Moscow had strengthened the capabilities of AES armed forces.

Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare said Russia remains the AES's "main partner" in combating terrorism, adding that defense accords with Moscow had strengthened the capabilities of AES armed forces.

Russia's Africa Corps provided air support to Malian forces during coordinated attacks in April 2026, when the Azawad Liberation Front and the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM launched strikes across Mali, including on the outskirts of Bamako.

Russia's Africa Corps provided air support to Malian forces during coordinated attacks in April 2026, when the Azawad Liberation Front and the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM launched strikes across Mali, including on the outskirts of Bamako.

A Russian Navy Ropucha-class amphibious landing ship is escorting a cargo vessel carrying weapons and ammunition to Mali, where Africa Corps fighters have been supporting Malian forces against Tuareg separatists and jihadist militants.

A Russian Navy Ropucha-class amphibious landing ship is escorting a cargo vessel carrying weapons and ammunition to Mali, where Africa Corps fighters have been supporting Malian forces against Tuareg separatists and jihadist militants.

Russia's model across the Sahel involves supplying arms and military trainers in exchange for access to natural resources, with similar barter-style agreements signed with roughly 15 African countries. The AES states hold significant reserves of uranium, gold and other minerals.

Russia's model across the Sahel involves supplying arms and military trainers in exchange for access to natural resources, with similar barter-style agreements signed with roughly 15 African countries. The AES states hold significant reserves of uranium, gold and other minerals.

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