U.S. Military Withdraws from Niger’s Air Base 201

The United States military has completed its withdrawal from air base 201 in Niger, following an order from Niger’s ruling junta after last year’s coup reports Reuters. The base, a $100 million drone facility near Agadez, had provided critical intelligence on Islamist militant groups. A joint statement from Niger’s defense ministry and the U.S. military confirmed the withdrawal of personnel and equipment, with ongoing coordination to ensure the pullout is fully completed in the coming weeks.