U.S. to Withdraw Troops from Niger Amid Strategic Shifts

The U.S. plans to pull out military forces from Niger following the revocation of a security pact, marking a significant shift in its Sahel region strategy.

Over 1,000 U.S. troops will leave Niger after the country's military junta declared their presence 'illegal' and revoked a 12-year security pact.
The withdrawal includes the closure of a major U.S. drone base used for counter-terrorism operations, signaling a strategic loss for the U.S. in the region.
Niger's shift towards stronger ties with Russia and Iran marks a broader realignment in the Sahel, with potential implications for regional security.
Protests in Niger's capital and the arrival of Russian military personnel underscore the growing influence of Moscow in the area.
The U.S. faces a challenging reevaluation of its counter-terrorism strategy in Africa as it loses a key military foothold.

Voice of America (VOA News)