Turkey and Niger Sign Defense Protocol for On-Site Military Training
Turkey and Niger finalized a defense protocol on April 13, 2026, that significantly expands their military cooperation. The agreement allows Turkish military instructors to provide on-site training to Nigerien forces within Niger, moving beyond previous arrangements. This protocol aims to enhance Niger's counter-terrorism capabilities in the Sahel. The signing follows Niger's strategic shift away from Western military partnerships and toward new security alliances with regional and international actors like Turkey and Russia.