The Latest Breaking News from Niger

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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The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters late on Friday, adding an agreement was reached between US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Niger's leadership.

The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights.

The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.

US to withdraw troops from Niger amid deepening relationships with Russia and Iran, facing diplomatic and military challenges in the region.

US decision to withdraw military personnel from Niger raises questions about future involvement and security impact.

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Thousands of people in Niger's capital on Saturday protested for the immediate departure of US soldiers from the north, after the military junta in Niamey said it was withdrawing from a military agreement with Washington.