US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Nigeria as part of an Africa tour to strengthen bilateral relations and address security concerns in the Sahel region. Blinken emphasized the US’s commitment to becoming a primary security partner for Africa, challenging the influence of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, which he accused of exploiting coup-hit and conflict-ridden nations in the Sahel. With the Sahel becoming a global terror hotspot, Blinken assured Nigeria and its regional partners of US support in stabilizing the troubled region. The visit comes in the context of recent political and security turbulence in the Sahel, including a military coup in Niger and strengthening defense partnerships between Niger and Russia.
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