U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Niger Kicks off
According to General Kenneth P. EKMAN, the head of American troops in Niger, this marks the official start of the withdrawal of American military personnel and equipment.
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UNHCR Official Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region
Gnon-Konde was in Brussels to emphasize to EU officials the importance of focusing on the African regions where conflicts have displaced some 10.5 million people, even as international attention is drawn to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Niger and U.S. Finalize Agreement on American Troop Withdrawal by September
The agreement, reached after a five-day commission between Niger's defense ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense, ensures the protection of U.S. troops during the withdrawal process.
Tensions Brew as Russian Forces Enter Niger Air Base Housing US Troops
The backdrop to this development is a broader deterioration in US-Russia relations, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has strained interactions between the two powers globally.
Senior Islamic State Commander with $5 Million Bounty Killed in Joint Operation
He had been implicated in numerous attacks across the Sahel region, including the deadly 2017 raid that resulted in the deaths of four American soldiers and several Nigerien troops.
Diplomatic Tensions Soar as U.S. Withdraws Majority of Troops from Chad and Niger
The strategic shift follows the termination of an essential status-of-forces agreement by Niger's ruling junta, which previously permitted U.S. forces to operate within its borders.
Angry Niger protesters call for immediate exit of US troops
The protest, orchestrated by organizations supporting Niger's military authorities who took power in a coup last year, comes in the wake of significant geopolitical shifts in the Sahel.
US Troops Set to Withdraw from Niger as Junta tightens Military Alliances with Russia
The decision was finalized after discussions in Washington between US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine.
Niger to Supply Mali with 150 Million Litres of Diesel in New Energy Partnership
Under the terms of the new agreement, Niger will offer the diesel at nearly half the normal market rate, marking a crucial step in supporting Mali’s energy needs.
Protests Erupt in Hundreds in Demanding US Military Exit in Niger
In March, Niger Junta suspended its military cooperation with the US after military government leaders severed ties with France last year.
Russian Military Presence in Niger Marks a Strategic Shift
Accompanied by a state-of-the-art air defense system, these instructors are set to install and train the Nigerien army on its usage, as reported by state media.