US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell recently met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine to discuss the military presence of US troops in the country. Following Niger’s demands, an agreement was reached for the US to militarily withdraw from Niger. The timeline for the withdrawal will be determined in the coming days through discussions with the Department of Defense.
This decision marks a significant drawdown of US troop presence in Africa and is a response to concerns about Niger's deepening relationships with Russia and Iran. The New York Times was the first to report on the expected withdrawal.
