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Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria

Nigeria's army says it has rescued hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, who had been held captive for months or years by Boko Haram extremists in the country's northeast

The Independent UK

US Military To Pull Out All Assets From Niger By Mid-September, Says Pentagon

Talks between the U.S. government and the West African country's ruling military junta, which has geopolitically aligned itself with Russia, resulted into an agreement after discussions about the U.S. leaving the country lasted for weeks.

International Business Times

U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already have begun leaving the country.

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US troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September

The Independent UK

US To Complete Withdrawal From Niger By Sept. 15

The US plans to withdraw military forces from Niger by September 15 as part of a broader strategy to reduce its presence in Africa.

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Final date for US troop pullout from Niger set for September

The US troop withdrawal from Niger, at the demand of the West African nation's military rulers, has begun and will be over by 15 September "at the latest", a joint statement said Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Nigerian activists condemn mass ‘forced marriages’ of 100 girls and young women

Petition launched to halt mass ceremony that organisers say is for 100 orphans whose parents were killed by gangs

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Pro-Turkey Syria Mercenaries Head To Niger To Earn Cash

Like hundreds of other pro-Turkish fighters, Omar left northern Syria for mineral-rich Niger last year, joining Syrian mercenaries sent to the West African nation by a private Turkish military company.

International Business Times

Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance

Democracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their grip on power. Sudan’s democratic dreams were dashed when the country’s two most powerful strongmen opted for war. And there’s now evidence that ordinary Africans may be losing faith in…

The Conversation

Niger’s prime minister blames US for rupture of military pact

Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine says in interview that US troops ‘stayed on our soil, doing nothing while terrorists killed people’

The Guardian - US

How Russia is winning in Africa

At least seven coups in formerly pro-Western African countries have opened doors for Russian intervention

Salon

US To Withdraw Troops From Niger Amid Growing Instability

US plans to withdraw troops from Niger due to growing instability and Russian influence.

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US confirms Russian forces deployed to same Niger airbase as American troops

Russians in separate compound and do not have access to US forces or equipment, says defence secretary

The Guardian - UK

Concerns mount as Russian troops take over US base in Niger

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops – a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel Amercian forces from the country.

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The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Lithuania hits out at Russia ‘disinformation’ over spy claims – as it happened

Russia had said that a Ukrainian agent had entered country from Lithuania with the aim of targeting a fuel facility

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Russian Troops Enter US Military Base In Niger

Russian troops entering a US military base in Niger raises security concerns and strains US-Russia relations.

Al Jazeera

Austin confirms Russians deployed to airbase housing US military in Niger

Officials says Russians do not have access to US forces at Airbase 101 as Moscow’s troops deployed to a separate hanger.

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US Troops To Withdraw From Niger Amid Russian Military Presence

Tensions rise as Russian and US troops share base in Niger, leading to US troop withdrawal and strained relations with Nigerien junta.

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US Military Plans To Return To Chad For Talks

U.S. military plans to revisit Chad agreements post-troop withdrawal, aiming to enhance security cooperation after the election.

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US Troops Withdrawn From French Military Base In Chad

US military withdraws troops from Chad and Niger amid security cooperation reviews and concerns over Russian influence in Africa.

Al Jazeera

What’s next as ‘heavy-handed’ US negotiates pullout from Niger?

US ‘touched a nerve’ in security dealings with Niger, opening door to ‘transactional’ Russia as Sahel violence spirals.

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US Troops To Withdraw From Chad And Niger

U.S. to withdraw troops from Chad and Niger amid renegotiations on military agreements, raising concerns over waning influence in Africa.

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Over 100 Prisoners Escape Nigerian Prison Due To Heavy Rainfall

Learn about the recent prison break in Nigeria where over 100 inmates escaped due to heavy rain damage. Explore the challenges faced by the Nigerian prison...

Al Jazeera

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains

Manhunt under way after a downpour destroyed the perimeter fence of the medium-security prison in the town of Suleja.

France 24

UK passes controversial bill to send migrants to Rwanda

In tonight's edition: Rwanda may be just a few months away from taking in migrants flown over from the UK under a controversial deal. Also, as trade picks up at the border between Niger and Nigeria, importers are happy to resume business after difficult losses of revenue. And we meet…

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