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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…
‘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…
Niger Junta Abandons E.U. for Possible Defense Agreement with Moscow
On Monday, the Associated Press reported that the military junta in Niger canceled two security agreements that the…
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Sign Mutual Defense Pact
The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger signed a mutual defense pact over the weekend, establishing…
Lisa’s Weekly Global Round Up on Bridge City News
Lisa Daftari speaks with Hal Roberts from Bridge City News about this week’s top global headlines.
Macron Says French Ambassador to Niger ‘Being Held Hostage’
This was Niger's fifth military coup d'état since the country gained independence from France in 1960.
U.S. Military Resumes Drone, Manned Counterterrorism Missions Out of Niger Bases
The U.S. military has resumed flying drones and manned aircraft out of air bases in Niger more than…
ECOWAS to Finalize Niger Deployment Plans this Week
The defense chiefs of more than a dozen West African nations will meet this week to finalize plans…
First Major Jihadi Attack Since Coup Kills 17 and Wounds Dozens in Niger, Fueling Western Fears
Insurgents killed 17 soldiers and wounded nearly 24 in the first major attack in half a year against…