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

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

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

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

Can new US envoy help end the war in Sudan?
Africa

Can new US envoy help end the war in Sudan?

The conflict there that began one year ago has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with no end in sight

What Washington got wrong about Niger and Russia
Africa

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

Why the Nigerien junta wants to kick US troops out
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Why the Nigerien junta wants to kick US troops out

While Washington’s policy has been rudderless since last year’s coup, an American exit might not be a bad thing