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U.S. Forces Completely Withdraw from Niger Following Military Coup
The new military junta government demanded the withdrawal of American forces, with an eye toward closer ties with Russia.
U.S. Orders Withdrawal of 1,000 Troops from Hostile African Nation After Negotiations with Regime Fail
By: Jake Smith, Daily Caller News Foundation The Department of Defense(DOD) has issued formal orders to all 1,000…
U.S. to Withdraw from Chad in Another Blow to Africa Policy
Withdrawing from Chad may pose problems in fighting terrorism, as Boko Haram has maintained a presence in the nation.
‘Another Benghazi’: Endangered U.S. Troops Should Evacuate from Hostile African Nation Quickly, Experts Say
By: Jake Smith, Daily Caller News Foundation U.S. troops in the African nation of Niger should evacuate quickly…
U.S. Kills Three Terrorists in ‘Self Defense’ Airstrike, Officials Say
By: Micaela Burrow, Daily Caller News Foundation U.S. forces killed three al-Shabaab terrorists in a “self defense” airstrike…
Religious Freedom Advocates Demand Answers on State Department’s Exclusion of Nigeria, India from Persecution List
A group of international religious freedom experts are calling for Secretary of State Antony Blinken to testify at a congressional hearing about the State Department's decision to exclude Nigeria and India from a list of nations where severe violations of religious freedom are occurring.
Terror Groups and China Thrive, U.S. Influence Declines, Amidst African Instability
Africa faces rising violence as Al-Qaeda- and ISIS-affiliated groups exploit regional instability; threatening security forces, civilians, and economic development, while reducing U.S. influence.
Blinken Rejects Calls to Add Nigeria to Blacklist
By: Susan Crabtree The Biden administration has rejected recommendations from dozens of leading human rights, religious freedom, and…
Nearly 200 Reportedly Massacred in Nigerian Christian Villages
Since 2009, at least 52,250 Nigerian Christians have been killed, according to a report released in April.
U.N. Warns Disease Outbreak in Libya’s Flooded East Could Spark ‘a Second Devastating Crisis’
Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create “a…