Recent reports have revealed that Russian and US troops have been operating out of the same military base in Niger for several weeks. The troops are stationed at Air Base 101, where the Russians have been using a separate hangar to avoid direct interaction with the American forces. However, concerns have been raised over the close proximity of the two militaries, especially amidst heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine.
The presence of Russian troops at the base has been a point of contention between the US and Niger's military junta, which took power in a coup in July 2023. US officials have expressed concerns about Niger's increasing military cooperation with Russia, fearing a shift away from US influence in the region.
