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Malian army says it killed an Islamic State group commander who attacked U.S., Niger forces
WJHL· 3 hours 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…
U.S. Losing Foothold in Northwestern Africa
The Dispatch via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoNiger itself has seen five coups since gaining independence from France in 1960—before last week, the most recent military coup occurred ...
US withdrawal from Niger demonstrates America’s coup confusion
The Hill· 5 days agoThis withdrawal wasn’t the result of domestic pressure, but instead the culmination of rising...
Mali Claims Death of Terrorist Who Helped Lead Deadly Ambush in Niger
New York Times· 2 hours agoThe West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who...
US to withdraw troops from Niger after military deal revoked
ABC News· 5 days agoThe United States and Niger are discussing plans to withdraw American troops from the West African...
The U.S. Military Is Getting Kicked Out of Niger
Foreign Policy Magazine· 4 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...
‘Another Benghazi’: Endangered US troops should evacuate from hostile African nation quickly,...
BizPac Review· 7 days agoAt the request of the junta-backed regime, over 1,000 U.S. troops currently present in Niger will begin evacuating in the coming months, officials said on Friday and Saturday ...
US withdrawal from Niger driven partly by discord over democratic transition -US official
Reuters· 6 days agoNiger's junta asked the U.S. to withdraw military personnel from the country over disagreements with...
US to withdraw troops from Chad in wake of Niger exit
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 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· 4 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...