World May 04 Departure of U.S. troops from Chad and Niger raises regional security concerns By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde
World Mar 17 Niger’s junta ends cooperation with U.S., putting military operations at risk across Sahel The United States scrambled on Sunday to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel after Niger's junta said it was ending its yearslong military cooperation with Washington following a visit by top U.S. officials. By Jessica Donati, Sam Mednick, Associated Press
World Jun 10 Macron to reduce French military troops in Africa’s Sahel The French operation will be replaced by another support mission of French troops that will further rely on regional partners and continue to focus on fighting against Islamic extremists. By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Apr 17 Watch 8:10 Why growing U.S. drone operations in Niger are controversial Over the past few years, the U.S. military has increased its activities and broadened its mission in Africa. In Niger, the U.S. Air Force has built a huge new base from which it launches drone operations. But critics worry the… By Mike Cerre
World Apr 16 Watch 7:23 In Niger, rising temperatures mean barren fields — but fertile ground for terrorism In the African Sahel, located between the Sahara Desert and the equator, the climate has long been inhospitable. But now rising temperatures have caused prolonged drought and unpredictable weather patterns, exacerbating food shortages, prompting migration and contributing to instability in… By Mike Cerre