US troops to leave Niger

US troops to leave Niger

The United States and Niger have agreed that American troops will leave the country "no later" than 15 September, they announced in a joint statement on Sunday. According to the BBC, the two countries "reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already begun". The US has relied on Niger as its primary base for monitoring regional jihadist activity.

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Africa

Nigeria denies plans for foreign military bases amid regional concerns

Nigeria's government says it has no plan to host foreign military bases within its borders. This follows reports that the government was planning to do so after three West African countries asked French and US troops to leave their country.

May 7, 2024 19

Africa

Hundreds rally in Niger’s capital to push for U.S. military departure

Hundreds rallied in Niger's capital urging the exit of U.S. troops, following the ruling junta's decision to terminate a military agreement with the United States and accept Russian military instructors- according to Reuters reports. The demonstrators, reminiscent of past anti-French protests, marched through central Niamey waving Nigerien flags, echoing the sentiment that led to the withdrawal of France's forces after a coup last year.

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