Niger’s junta has since told French forces to leave and turned instead to Russia for security.
U.S. pulling troops from Chad, Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role
→
But last week, Niger’s ruling junta said it no longer recognized the U.S. presence there, casting doubt on the future of U.S. military operations in the Sahel.
Attack on Nigerien forces kills 23 soldiers and underscores continued conflict with militants
→