PoliticsNigerExplainer: Why is Niger so important for the West? 01:23This browser does not support the video element.PoliticsNigerTainã Mansani08/17/2023August 17, 2023Niger has been an important ally for Western countries in fighting Islamist groups and is a major transit route from Africa to Europe. Economically, the African country is also a significant uranium exporter. Copy linkAdvertisement
