Niger, Russian troops
Russian Military Presence at Niger Air Base amid U.S. Withdrawal Signals Geopolitical Shift
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has downplayed the risks associated with the proximity of Russian and U.S. forces, emphasizing that the Russians are segregated from American troops
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Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defense official told Reuters, a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel U.S. forces.
Russian troops at same air base as departing American forces in Niger
Russian forces are now operating inside an air base in Niger where U.S. troops also are positioned, but they pose little risk to American personnel there, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said this week.
Russian troops operating out of same base in Niger that hosts some US troops, 2 officials say
Russian military personnel are operating out of an air base in Niger that is still hosting a small number of U.S. troops, two US officials tell ABC News.
US on alert after Russian troops occupy American military drone base
US military officials have confirmed that Russian troops have been deployed to an American airbase, sparking major concern in the region.
Russian trainers relocate to Niger airbase where some US troops still stationed
The Russian presence on the base comes as tensions remain high between Washington and Moscow over the ongoing US support for Ukraine's military. View on euronews
CBS News3d
Russian military personnel enter Niger airbase where some U.S. troops remain
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. had used the two bases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions across the vast Sahel region ...
PBS1d
Departure of U.S. troops from Chad and Niger raises regional security concerns
The African nations of Niger and Chad have both been key partners with the United States in combating terrorist groups in the ...
The Moscow Times on MSN1d
Niger Receives New Russian Advisers, Equipment
New Russian military advisers and military equipment have arrived in Niger, according to state television in the African ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana1d
Africa represents an important often overlooked security challenge
Regarding U.S. military challenges, initiatives and operations in Africa confirm the importance of special operations.
Mali Claims Death of Terrorist Who Helped Lead Deadly 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 ...
US losing ground to Russia in geopolitical battle over Africa
The expected withdrawal of U.S. forces from Niger will endanger U.S. counter-terrorism operations and hand Russia more ...
Politico12d
US vs. Russia: Why the Biden strategy in Africa may be failing
claiming the West has no right to lecture on democracy in Africa when it ignores similar issues with allies in other parts of the world. Those rebuffs, including in Niger, have tested American ...
Niger Receives New Russian Advisors, Equipment
New Russian military advisors and military equipment have arrived in Niger, according to state television in the African country that wants US forces to leave.
Al Jazeera on MSN5d
What’s next as ‘heavy-handed’ US negotiates pullout from Niger?
Niger announced in March that it was breaking off its defence agreement with the US “with immediate effect”. The US ...