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U.S. Confronts Failures as Terrorism Spreads in West Africa
American and French forces have been ordered out of several countries after a series of coups.
The Bleak Life in Captivity of Niger’s Deposed President, Mohamed Bazoum
Nine months after a coup in Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, an ally of France and the U.S., remains locked in the presidential residence, cut off from contact with anyone but his doctor.
Mali Claims Death of Islamic State Terrorist Who Helped Lead Ambush in Niger
The West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who was involved in a 2017 attack in neighboring Niger that killed American Green Berets and Nigerien forces.
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad
The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia.
U.S. Military to Withdraw Troops From Niger
The status of a $110 million air base in the desert remains unclear as the West African country deepens its ties with Russia.
Niger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory
The West African country’s military junta said the presence of U.S. forces was “illegal.” Increasingly, West Africans are questioning the motives of Western countries operating in Africa.
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Leave ECOWAS
The sanctions were imposed after soldiers seized power in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
Remote African Hub Reopens for Migrants Headed Toward Europe
Agadez, a desert outpost in the West African country of Niger, was officially closed to migration for years in a deal with the European Union. Now, the gate has reopened.
After Niger Coup, U.S. Scrambles to Keep a Vital Air Base
After the generals took charge, the United States was forced to suspend operations at its most strategic military asset in sub-Saharan Africa. Restarting them won’t be easy.