U.S. Troop Withdrawals From Bases in Niger and Chad

U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad, and the potential relocation of forces within West Africa, are pivotal topics as the top U.S. military leader meets with counterparts at a chiefs of defense conference this week. Gen. CQ Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Botswana on Monday amidst a… Read More »U.S. Troop Withdrawals From Bases in Niger and Chad

U.S. struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet

washingtontimes.com - 24/Jun 07:38

The forced U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad and the potential to shift some troops to other nations in West Africa will be key...

AFRICOM Hosting African Chiefs of Defense Staff Conference As U.S. Is Forced From Niger, Chad

globalupfront.com - 26/Jun 16:26

Against a backdrop of Pentagon forces being withdrawn from Niger and Chad, the US this week will cohost with Botswana the 2024 African Chiefs of...

Cameroon and Nigeria Resolve to End Long-running Border Dispute Amicably

iafrica.com - 01/Jul 18:05

Nigeria and Cameroon have agreed to resolve their long-standing border disputes outside of the courtroom. The West African neighbors, which share a...

Armed Group’s Attack Leaves 20 Soldiers and a Civilian Dead in Niger

iafrica.com - 27/Jun 18:40

At least 20 soldiers and one civilian were killed in an ambush by armed groups near the village of Tassia in western Niger, the Ministry of Defense...

After Hosting AFRICOM’S African Chiefs Of Defence Staff Conference, Botswana, U.S. Finalise Planning For Exercise Southern Accord 2024

globalupfront.com - 02/Jul 15:25

The U.S. Army and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) have concluded the final planning conference for exercise Southern Accord 2024, which takes place from...

U.S. Hands Over C-130 Hercules To Botswana, Days After Hosting AFRICOM’s African Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference

globalupfront.com - 28/Jun 15:02

The United States has delivered a C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft to Botswana to enhance the country’s ability to support military, humanitarian, and...

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Push for More Territory in Advance on Sennar

iafrica.com - 27/Jun 18:39

Paramilitaries from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have advanced on the southeastern city of Sennar, forcing families to flee amidst heavy...

U.S. says troops are leaving Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup

washingtontimes.com - 05/Jul 15:10

The U.S. will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this weekend and fewer than 500 remaining troops will leave a critical...

U.S. Says Troops, Equipment Leaving Niger Republic Bases This Weekend Ahead Of September 15 Deadline

globalupfront.com - 06/Jul 05:43

The U.S. will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this weekend and fewer than 500 remaining troops will leave a critical...

ECOWAS Appoints Faye to Reconnect with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

iafrica.com - 12:53

At Sunday’s summit in Abuja, ECOWAS designated Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its envoy to engage with Mali, Niger, and Burkina...

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