AES: Turkey to Train Nigerien Soldiers on the Ground

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler signed a protocol with Nigerien counterpart General Salifou Mody on April 7, 2026, formalizing the deployment of Turkish military trainers in Niger. These instructors will be physically present alongside Nigerien Armed Forces, focusing on on-site training. This protocol is part of a strengthened military cooperation between Turkey and Niger, following the withdrawal of French and American troops.