The complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger highlights the significant shift in U.S. military presence in West Africa, leaving the region vulnerable to extremist groups.
Following a coup last year, Niger's ruling junta revoked the agreement with the U.S., forcing a withdrawal that disrupts counterterrorism efforts against groups like JNIM.
The Pentagon confirmed that while the last military bases have been handed over, a small number of personnel remain to oversee administrative duties during the transition.
Niger's position as a strategic partner in counterterrorism has been compromised, as U.S. forces abandon critical bases previously used to combat threats from al-Qaida and ISIS.
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