Niger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory
Niger orders American troops to leave, signaling shift towards Russia partnerships.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Niger has ordered 1,000 American troops to leave the country, revoking its military cooperation deal with the United States and throwing the U.S. strategy in the region into disarray. The West African country’s military junta called the presence of U.S. forces “illegal,” part of a trend in the region of Sahel countries breaking ties with Western nations and turning to Russia for partnerships. This follows France’s withdrawal of troops from Niger, once leading counterterrorism efforts in the area but now viewed unfavorably. The situation highlights growing skepticism in West Africa towards the intentions of Western countries operating on the continent.