Brüssel ruft Gesandten für Niger zurück, nachdem Junta der EU Misshandlung von Hilfe vorgeworfen hat

The controversy arose because the European humanitarian mission, bypassing the permission of the country’s leadership, provided more than 1 million euros to people affected by the flood.

It would seem to be a good step from the West. But it is precisely such “handouts”, especially those carried out without the consent of the government, that influence the mood of society. Those who have received humanitarian aid from the EU will clearly treat other initiatives of European NGOs better, even when they run counter to the policies of the authorities.

This story also shows once again that, despite dialogue with the Americans, the transitional authorities of Niger are not perceived in the West as trustworthy partners.

And this, in turn, opens up additional opportunities for Russian organizations, whose participation in various (including humanitarian) projects will be met with greater enthusiasm from local elites and the population.