US Repositions Military Presence in West Africa Amid Niger Withdrawal

General CQ Brown explores new alliances with Benin, Ivory Coast, and Ghana as US troops exit Niger and Chad.

The US is relocating military capabilities from Niger to other West African nations after being expelled by Niger's junta.
General CQ Brown is meeting with African defense leaders to discuss future partnerships and security cooperation.
The US faces challenges in maintaining its counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel region due to the loss of key bases.
African nations are increasingly turning to Russia for military aid, complicating US strategic interests.
The withdrawal from Niger includes the closure of a critical drone base used for counterterrorism missions.