U.S. Military Presence in West Africa

Top U.S. general visiting Africa to discuss maintaining U.S. presence in West Africa after Niger's decision to partner with Russia. U.S. military not expected to replicate counter-terrorism efforts in Niger. Rapid political changes in West and Central Africa impacting U.S. alliances. U.S. withdrawal from Niger on schedule, Russia deploying forces to the same base.

Military Standoffs in Chad and Niger

U.S. troops in Chad are 'accounted for' after reports of gunfire and five alleged deaths following the country's Presidential elections. Chad's military leader won the disputed election, and there is a standoff in Niger with U.S. troops being asked to leave by the military junta favoring Russia.

American Troops Sharing Space with Russian Military in Niger

American troops are sharing space on Airbase 101 in Niger with Russian military forces, following a coup that led to closer ties between Niger and Russia. The U.S. presence in Niger has been strained due to disagreements with the coup regime and the decision to withdraw from the country.

U.S.-Russia Relations and the Ukraine War

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger hosting U.S. troops, following Niger's decision to expel U.S. forces. The move raises questions about the fate of U.S. installations in the country amid increasing acrimony between the U.S. and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine.

U.S. Military Operations in Chad and Niger

The U.S. military plans to return to Chad for talks about revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based there after withdrawing most of its contingent of about 100 troops from Chad. Chad and Niger have been integral to the U.S. military's efforts to counter violent extremist organizations across the Sahel region.

Removal of U.S. Troops from Niger

The Biden administration has started the process of removing U.S. troops from Niger, affecting U.S. military operations in the Sahel region and impacting relations with Niger and Western countries.

U.S. Troops Stranded in Niger

Over 1,000 U.S. troops are stuck in Niger with low medical supplies, caught between the military junta's demand for them to leave and the Biden administration's refusal to let them go home. The troops are effectively hostages of an indecisive Commander-in-Chief, facing deteriorating conditions and escalating tensions with the local government.

China's $400 Million Deal with Niger's Military Junta

China's state-owned oil company CNPC signed a $400 million deal with the military junta in Niger to improve oil infrastructure after the coup damaged relations with the US and France. The deal involves a loan for oil infrastructure and potential access to Niger's abundant oil and uranium resources.

Russian Military Trainers in Niger

Russian military trainers have arrived in Niger to help train Nigerien forces, following a call between President Vladimir Putin and the country's military leaders. This move comes after the U.S. presence in the country was no longer recognized by Niger earlier this year.

Biden administration's posture towards Iran, U.S. military base in Niger

The Biden administration is in talks with Niger to keep operating a $110 million anti-terror drone base amidst concerns of Russian and Iranian influence, jihadist forces, and the loss of U.S. standing in the region.

U.S. Military Presence in Niger

Niger's junta announced the suspension of military cooperation with the U.S., citing illegal U.S. flights over its territory and condescending U.S. tone towards Niger's sovereignty. The U.S. military has been operating a major airbase in Agadez and invested in training Niger's military.