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The daunting challenges facing Biden's Sudan envoy
Africa

The daunting challenges facing Biden's Sudan envoy

In an exclusive interview, Tom Perriello explains how he'll try to bring peace to the troubled region

Americans go home: Both Niger and Chad yank the welcome mat
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Americans go home: Both Niger and Chad yank the welcome mat

American troop withdrawals this week reflect growing anti-Western sentiment and associated strategic shifts

How Somalia never got back up after Black Hawk Down
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How Somalia never got back up after Black Hawk Down

The Battle of Mogadishu in October 1993 unleashed decades of American intervention with very little to show for it.

US to pull its 1,100 troops from Niger
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US to pull its 1,100 troops from Niger

Turns out the junta wasn't bluffing, and after a diplomatic struggle, Washington is taking its drone base and going home

What Washington got wrong about Niger and Russia
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What Washington got wrong about Niger and Russia

The ruling junta recently called on American troops to leave the country after a meeting where US officials warned against partnering with Moscow

USAF whistleblower: US military at risk in Niger
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USAF whistleblower: US military at risk in Niger

Service member stationed there says they are being essentially 'held hostage' while US diplomatic efforts founder