Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began
A China-backed pipeline that would make Niger an oil-exporting country is being threatened by an internal security crisis and a diplomatic dispute with neighoring Benin, both as a result of last year’s coup that toppled the West African nation’s democratic government.
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Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began
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2 viewpointsRan by 7 outlets across the spectrum· The Republic, WTNH New Haven, +3 more
Niger bet on a China-backed oil pipeline. Now, the project is stalled.
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1 viewpointRan by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Daily Journal, Washington Times
Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began - The Daily Reporter