U.S. Military Orders Total Withdrawal From Niger
The Pentagon has formally ordered the total withdrawal of 1,000 US combat soldiers from Niger, impacting counterterrorism efforts and Russian influence in West Africa, amid ongoing discussions with Nigerien authorities. This week, the Pentagon formally ordered the withdrawal of all 1,000 US combat soldiers from Niger, a blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to battle […]
Niger Cuts Off US Military Ties Amidst Rising Concerns Of Uranium Deal With Iran
Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, a spokesman for the Nigerien junta, said in a statement that Niger will cut off US military ties amidst rising concerns about a uranium deal with Iran. In a major setback to the Pentagon’s presence in West Africa, Niger announced over the weekend that it is suspending military cooperation with the […]
Niger Military Leaders Give French Ambassador 48 Hours To Leave Country
French companies are the main owners of three major uranium mines in Niger, a country with abundant uranium deposits in Africa. Niger ranks as the seventh-largest uranium producer globally and the second-largest supplier of uranium to the European Union. About 70% of France’s electricity originates from nuclear power. After the Nigerien military overthrew Niger’s Bazoum […]
France Refuses To Withdraw Military From Former Colony Niger
France has emphasized its commitment to upholding five military cooperation pacts with Niger, as these agreements were entered into with the lawful authorities of the West African nation. This stance remains unchanged despite the newly established junta in the former colony urging the revocation of these agreements. “France recalls that the legal framework for its […]