A recent military takeover in Niger has thrown into uncertainty the future of France’s presence in West and Central Africa, raising doubts about the future of U.S. military involvement there, too.
Tag: Africa
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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Grain Terminal, Kyiv Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to build up defenses around his country’s southern coast, but Kyiv must make tough decisions about where to put its resources.
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Coups in Africa Run Coast to Coast After Niger Turmoil
This past week’s military takeover in Niger completed a domino chain of countries ruled by leaders who seized power by force, fueling instability and presenting a conundrum for the United States.
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Head of Presidential Guard Announced as Leader in Niger Coup
Gen. Omar Tchiani spoke on state television as the head of a transitional leadership in the West African country, two days after his troops detained the elected president.