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Coverage dated June 22, 2024

Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began

Headline from WHEC Rochester

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — 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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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — 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.

  2. Christian Science Monitor

    Niger bet on a China-backed oil pipeline. Now, the project is stalled. (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    An internal security crisis and a diplomatic dispute threaten a China-backed pipeline in Niger. Observers worry that the stalled pipeline operation could halt the country

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — 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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