Economy Watch

Nigerien Government Needs More Help to Fight Boko Haram
Friday, June 17, 2016 - 04:52
President Mahamadou Issoufou has called on France to renew its commitment in fighting terrorist organization Boko Harm, according to Times Live. The Nigerien leader requested increased intelligence and other forms of military assistance. France intends to send more troops to the region to help African states counter terrorism.
Turkmenistan Seeks Military Assistance from Russia to Preserve Border Security
Friday, June 10, 2016 - 06:42
Russian media announced that Moscow would provide financial assistance and weapons to Turkmenistan forces, according to EurasiaNet. Turkmenistan has remained neutral, but authorities grow increasingly worried over the growing instability in neighboring Afghanistan. President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov stated that he intends to upgrade the military and improve soldier training.