1,000 US troops withdrawn from Niger and Chad, and military leaders meet to adapt strategies.

US military leaders are meeting amidst shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations, particularly Niger and Chad. The forced withdrawal of 1,000 US troops from these nations and potential repositioning of forces within West Africa will be key issues at the defense conference. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, is meeting with African counterparts to adapt strategies that respect local solutions and manage extremist threats as military relationships evolve.

June 24, 2024
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