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Niger and Nigeria renew security cooperation after post-coup fallout

The 1,600km border between Nigeria and Niger was closed under Ecowas sanctions following the Niger coup, but reopened in May this year allowing trade between the two countries to resume. AFP - KOLA SULAIMON

Nigeria and Niger have signed an agreement to enhance their security cooperation, despite lingering tensions between the neighbouring West African countries following Niger’s coup a year ago.

"Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to resuming and strengthening collaboration, with a view to ensuring regional stability and security," said a Nigerian military statement on Thursday, a day after the nations' defence chiefs signed a memorandum of understanding in Niger’s capital, Niamey.

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