U.S. Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger
VOA
A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation. Read more »
U.S. Withdrawal From Niger Signals a Shift in Western Influence in the Sahel [analysis]
FPRI
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Why Has Niger Declared U.S. Military Presence in Its Territory Illegal?
People's Dispatch
Only months after forcing its former colonizer France to withdraw its troops, Niger, West Africa's largest country, has said the presence of US troops is illegal. This could be a… Read more »
X User's Claims On Niger's Kandadji Dam
Daily Trust
The coup in Niger Republic created a standoff between the country and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The coup, which led to the toppling of the… Read more »
Russia Sends Military Trainers, Troops to Niger
DW
Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey to train their soldiers and set up an air defense system. Russia has been trying to build stronger ties with several African nations… Read more »
Niger Farmers Groan Over Rising Cost of Yam Seedlings
Daily Trust
As farmers begin preparation for the next planting season, farmers in Niger State have lamented the rising cost of yam seedlings in the market. Read more »