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  Withdrawal of US Troops from Niger The United States is set to pull out all its troops from Niger , marking the conclusion of its long-standing presence in the West African nation. This decision follows a military coup in February 2023, which strained relations between Niger and Western powers. The US military's focus in Niger has mainly been on monitoring jihadist activity in the Sahel region, recognized as a significant area of concern due to the presence of the Islamic State group. Evolving Alliances in the Sahel Since taking control, military leaders in Niger have pursued closer ties with Russia. This strategic shift is evidenced by the arrival of Russian military instructors and advanced air defense systems in Niger. Niger's distancing from Western powers extends beyond the United States, with the country also stepping back from regional organizations like the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the French-supported G5 Sahel force. Both groups have cri...

  As Niger's military junta accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of restricting their participation in the 78th General Assembly session, tensions are growing at the UN. This dispute comes from a difference of opinion regarding official credentials. The argument is centered on official documents that were presented in conflict by the previous administration and the Nigerian junta that is currently in power . The intended representative for Niger at the assembly was Bakary Yaou Sangaré, who previously served as the country's UN ambassador and is currently the foreign minister.  The junta asserts that Guterres rejected their list of authorized officials and approved the request to expel Niger's permanent representative to the UN made by the former foreign affairs minister. The United Nations follows to established processes when a member state's credentials contradict. The nine-member Credentials Committee, which examines and makes recommendations regarding the r...

  Bazoum  is still held in detention by the military high command in  Niger . President on the issue of Niger Republic. We want to find a lasting solution, we want peace and harmony to reign, not only in Nigeria, but in  the sub-Saharan region  and in globe as well. “”The Ulama advised Mr. President that we want peace and reconciliation. “That’s why we are here and our able leader and President accepted the offer that he wants us to intervene and to talk to our brothers in Niger Republic, the scholars also there on how we can come together and bring a lasting solution to this problem. ” That is why we are here and Insha Allah, by the grace of Allah, we’re optimistic that Allah will do it for us and we’ll find a lasting solution to this issue. “Other than that, the President deplored coup d’etat in the Sahel region and as a democrat himself, he said he would do everything to ensure that there is d...