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US fears Russia’s influence in Africa after Niger junta cancels security pact

Washington fears loss of bases in Niger would risk the country following its neighbours and falling under Russian hegemony

The Guardian - US

Pentagon Official Updates Congress On U.S. Troops In Niger

Updates on U.S. military presence in Niger amidst junta rule and disinformation concerns.

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America's $280 Million Military Mission in Niger Ends in Failure

The new Nigerien military government has ordered U.S. forces out of their expensive air base.

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US Military Faces Challenges In Maintaining Presence In Niger

Biden administration negotiates to maintain U.S. military presence in Niger amidst concerns of Russian and Iranian influence post-coup.

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Did Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact?

Niger’s ruling military angered by US accusations of ‘secret deals’ with Iran and partnering with Russia.

Al Jazeera

US Partner In Niger Turns Toward Russia Amid Concerns

Niger shifts focus to Russia amid US concerns over Russian influence in the Sahel region, impacting US-Nigerien relations and counterterrorism efforts.

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US Assessing Future Of Counterterrorism Operations In Sahel Region

The U.S. is reassessing counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel region following Niger's junta's termination of military cooperation, raising questions about...

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Niger revokes military accord with US

Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Niger suspends military cooperation with US: Spokesman

The suspension follows an earlier move that has seen thousands of French soldiers exit the West African nation.

Al Jazeera

US military operations across the Sahel at risk as Niger breaks off military cooperation

The United States scrambled on Sunday to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel after Niger’s junta said it was ending its yearslong military cooperation with Washington following a visit by top US officials.

France 24

Niger Ends Military Agreement With US, Citing Sovereignty Concerns

Niger's military government ends agreement with the US, citing sovereignty concerns and strained relations post-coup. Tensions escalate as Niger accuses th...

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Niger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil

Spokesman for coup government stops short of calling for American personnel to leave but says their presence violates sovereignty

The Guardian - AU

Turkey, Iran, Morocco Joust For Greater Role In Sahel

Turkey, Iran and Morocco are vying for a greater economic and military role in Africa's Sahel after former colonial ruler France's forced withdrawal from the volatile region.

International Business Times

Two days after gunmen kidnaps 300 students in northwest Nigeria, some have lost hope of finding them

In Nigeria, Parents are in despair as nearly 300 students were abducted in northwest Nigeria, highlighting the country's security crisis.

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Radio France Internationale

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to launch anti-jihadist force

Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle security threats across their territories.

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Joint Sahel Security Force Faces Challenges In Fighting Extremism

Learn about the challenges faced by a joint security force formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to combat extremist violence in the Sahel region.

International Business Times

Niger Isolated And Suspicious Despite End Of Sanctions

It's been two weeks since the lifting of tough sanctions on military-ruled Niger, but the pace of economic recovery is slow and the generals have shown no inclination to re-open the border with Benin and seek a diplomatic settlement with neighbouring nations.

Al Jazeera

‘No justification for Gaza carnage’: Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar

Nigeria’s FM speaks to Al Jazeera about his government’s domestic plans and global approach.

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France 24

Arsenal seized by Niger junta was not 'hidden' by French troops

Seven months after the coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger's security forces have seized large quantities of weapons in the capital. They say the military equipment belongs to France, and accuse Paris of trying to destabilise the country. In fact, the items were found in two locations linked to…

International Business Times

US Faces Diplomatic Struggle In West Africa Amid Extremism And Russian Influence

According to political analyst Michael Shurkin, a business-as-usual approach has proven ineffective, with Russia filling the vacuum left by diminishing French influence.

Radio France Internationale

Ecowas lifts Niger sanctions on 'humanitarian grounds'

West Africa's regional bloc Ecowas on Saturday said it was lifting some of the sanctions imposed on Niger after last year's military coup.

Al Jazeera

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc

The West African alliance holds Abuja summit amid political crises that have rocked the region.

France 24

West African bloc ECOWAS says it is lifting sanctions on Niger

West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year, a senior official announced Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Debate on ditching CFA begins as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger forge new path

Amid talk of ditching West African franc, a colonial-era legacy, analysts unpack what it means for three Sahel states.

Al Jazeera

‘ECOWAS is making efforts to get across to Niger’: Nigerian defence chief

Ahead of an ECOWAS summit in Abuja, the Nigerian general speaks to Al Jazeera about insecurity in West Africa.

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