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Exclusive-Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoNiger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defense told Reuters, a move that follows a...
Russian forces are operating at same base as US troops in Niger
CNN via AOL· 57 minutes agoRussian and US troops have been operating out of the same military base in Niger for at least...
What’s next as ‘heavy-handed’ US negotiates pullout from Niger?
Al Jazeera· 2 days agoNiger announced in March that it was breaking off its defence agreement with the US “with immediate...
US losing ground to Russia in geopolitical battle over Africa
The Hill· 23 hours agoA forced withdrawal from Niger is a major setback for U.S. military as it fights against Islamic...
Cyr: Africa represents important, often overlooked security challenge
telegraphherald.com· 16 hours agoLast year, the leader of Gabon, Ali Bongo, was removed in a sudden military coup on August 30. On...
Mali Claims Death of Terrorist Who Helped Lead Deadly Ambush in Niger
New York Times· 2 days agoThe West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who...
Malian army says it killed an Islamic State group commander who attacked U.S., Niger forces
FOX 16 Little Rock· 2 days agoBAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with the deaths of U.S. forces in Niger was killed in an operation by Malian state forces, the country’s army s…
The U.S. Military Is Getting Kicked Out of Niger
Foreign Policy Magazine· 6 days agoThe withdrawal at the request of the country’s ruling military junta, which seized power in a coup last July, comes despite significant diplomatic...
US to withdraw troops from Chad in wake of Niger exit
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 days agoChad has played a growing role in Western security strategy in the region since neighbouring Niger...
US pulling troops from Chad, Niger
The Hill via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe U.S. is expected to begin pulling troops out of Chad and Niger following deteriorating relations with both of the African countries, including...