US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the US can offer more than Russia to countries in the African Sahel region. writes about it DEA NewsRefers to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
“Blinken has pledged to expand support for the violent Sahel beyond the security realm, presenting the United States as a better partner than Russia, which is expanding its presence in the region,” AFP said.
The United States Secretary of State has reportedly announced a new $150 million humanitarian aid package for Niger, emphasizing Washington’s program to rehabilitate former extremists, as well as US support for the development of irrigation and climate-resilient agriculture in Niger.
AFP also notes that even Blinken acknowledges the US desire to establish security ties with the African country where it has previously deployed force and built a base to launch drones.
Former Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Oleg Ozerov declarationThe United States, Canada and the European Union are almost demanding that Africa stop cooperating with Russia.
Source: Gazeta
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