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Mali junta chief sacks prime minister DW 11/21/2024

The military junta in Mali continues to postpone civilian rule, leading to the dismissal of Prime Minister Maiga after his public criticism.
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Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit?

The US has officially withdrawn troops from Niger after a military coup ended 11 years of defense cooperation.

Germany withdraws troops from junta-run Niger DW 08/30/2024

The withdrawal of German troops from Niger signifies a shift in military alliances in the Sahel region, with Russia increasingly filling the void.

Pentagon Hands Over Bases in Niger as Extremism Spreads in the Sahel

The U.S. military handed over control of its bases in Niger to local forces, ending a counterterrorism mission while violent extremism continues in the region.

Attack on Nigerien forces kills 23 soldiers and underscores continued conflict with militants

Militant attack in Niger kills 23 soldiers
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso facing jihadi groups' violence

Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit?

The US has officially withdrawn troops from Niger after a military coup ended 11 years of defense cooperation.

Germany withdraws troops from junta-run Niger DW 08/30/2024

The withdrawal of German troops from Niger signifies a shift in military alliances in the Sahel region, with Russia increasingly filling the void.

Pentagon Hands Over Bases in Niger as Extremism Spreads in the Sahel

The U.S. military handed over control of its bases in Niger to local forces, ending a counterterrorism mission while violent extremism continues in the region.

Attack on Nigerien forces kills 23 soldiers and underscores continued conflict with militants

Militant attack in Niger kills 23 soldiers
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso facing jihadi groups' violence
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More control, less deniability: what next for Russia in Africa after Wagner?

Russia's expanded influence in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, poses a challenge to Western presence and interests.
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