The US is withdrawing its military presence in Niger by mid-September, as agreed with the nation's ruling military junta.

The US is winding down its military presence in Niger by mid-September, as agreed with the nation's ruling military junta. Despite providing logistics, advisory support, and supporting a joint task force to combat terrorism, the US has not succeeded in combating terrorism in Niger, according to a scholar of West Africa and the Sahel. Factors contributing to this failure include an overemphasis on military operations without addressing economic reasons for terrorism, lack of understanding of local dynamics, and not engaging in dialogue with local groups, particularly traditional rulers.

August 04, 2024
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