Why is Niger Strategically Important?
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Abstract
At first glance, it may seem that Niger does not have the strategic assets that would make it a dominant player in the region compared to other West African states such as Senegal, Ghana or Nigeria. But the reality is that the military coup of July 2023 has disproved this claim. Niger is one of the most important exporters of uranium ore in the Sahel, the country with the highest fertility rate in the world and previously considered the most stable military and political ally of the US and European armed forces fighting jihadism.
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