The U.S. has officially handed over its last military base in Niger to local authorities, marking the end of American counterterrorism operations in the country. The handover of Airbase 201 in Agadez follows the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Airbase 101 in Niamey earlier this month. According to a joint statement by the U.S. Department of Defense and Niger's Ministry of Defense, American troops have until September 15 to leave Niger as per an agreement with Nigerien authorities.
Currently, there are approximately two dozen American soldiers remaining in Niger, primarily engaged in administrative tasks related to the withdrawal, stationed at the U.S. embassy. The decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Niger was initiated after the ruling junta in Niger terminated the agreement allowing American troops to operate in the country earlier this year.
