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US to depart final base in Niger, nearly ending withdrawal
Once an emblem of the two countries' security ties, Air Base 201 will be vacated by Monday, according to two U.S. officials.
US Africa Command boss defends US counterterrorism strategy in Africa
Gen. Michael Langley is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming Russian disinformation for anti-U.S. sentiment.
US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadline
The future of America's counter-terrorism work in the country had been in doubt for months after a coup last summer.
US troops, equipment will depart from Niger by mid-September
Niger’s decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel, a vast region south of the Sahara.
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
The U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.
By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press
Mali claims killing extremist linked to 2017 deaths of US troops
A senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. forces in Africa has been killed, Mali's army says.
US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questions
The U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.
By Tara Copp, AP
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad
A top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad.
By Tara Copp, AP
The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from Niger
U.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timeline.
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country.
By Tara Copp, AP