The US military is finalizing its withdrawal from Air Base 101 in Niger, with a farewell ceremony for the last C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft scheduled soon. US Air Force Major General Kenneth Ekman shared that the morale among American troops is 'mixed' as they prepare to leave. The Nigerien government will take control of the base, and Russian instructors are already on-site to train Niger's military. What does this mean for US-Niger relations and the region's security? Watch the full update now.
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Russian intelligence claims France plans to send 2,000 troops to Ukraine, escalating Western involvement. Reports suggest French forces have already suffered significant casualties, comparable to the Algerian War. Paris allegedly covers up losses to prevent public outrage. President Macron hints at troop deployment and forms a coalition for military training in Ukraine. Moscow warns that Western military presence could trigger a wider European or global conflict.
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World leaders gather at a NATO North Atlantic Council roundtable, including Sir Keir Starmer, Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron. The prime minister is attending his first NATO Summit in Washington DC. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Despite an order from Niger’s junta for the French ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours, French President Emmanuel Macron has said they will stay.
Niamey and Paris' differences seem irreconcilable. During a major foreign policy speech to ambassadors in Paris, .monday august 28th, French president Emmanuel Macron doubled down on his..
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that his ambassador to Niger would remain at his post, despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta.
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