Russia offers significant humanitarian aid to Niger

Ouagadougou: The Russian Federation yesterday Friday offered food and essential equipment to the Republic of Niger, which is facing a difficult security and humanitarian situation. A Russian Il-76 transport plane carrying humanitarian aid landed on May 3, 2024 in Niger. A large shipment of foodstuffs and basic necessities was unloaded and then reloaded by Nigerian army trucks for the benefit of the beneficiaries. According to the African Initiative association which reports the information, the donation marks the excellence of the links between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Niger. It comes at a time when Niamey is discussing with Washington the timetable for withdrawing American troops from Niger. Source: Burkina Information Agency