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Niger Signs Deal with Russian Glavkosmos for Three Satellites
05 Nov 2024, 10:31 3 mins

Space Bilateral Relations Communication
Niger Signs Deal with Russian Glavkosmos for Three Satellites
Niger has signed an agreement with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, to acquire three satellites.

Niger has signed an agreement with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, to acquire three satellites intended to strengthen the nation’s defence capabilities. This marks a significant step for Niger, which, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, has turned to Russia after severing ties with its former colonial overseer, France.
Following a series of military-led coups across the region since 2020, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso established the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in September 2023, symbolizing a shift in allegiance toward Russia. This alliance has aimed to secure greater sovereignty in security and defence matters and increase regional cooperation.

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