Your current location:HOME >opinions >The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 18:55:04 Source: Internet compilationEdit:opinions
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United States is attempting to create a new military agreement with Niger
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United States is attempting to create a new military agreement with Niger that would allow it to remain in the country, weeks after the junta said its presence was no longer justified, two Western officials told The Associated Press Friday.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, said Washington was actively working on options for a revised deal aimed at retaining its foothold in the West African nation.
Niger plays a central role in the U.S. military’s operations in Africa’s Sahel region, Washington is concerned about the spread of jihadist violence where local groups have pledged allegiance to al-Qaida and the Islamic State groups. Niger is home to a major U.S. airbase, in the city of Agadez, some 920 kilometers (550 miles) from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations. The U.S. has also invested hundreds of millions of dollars in training Niger’s military since it began operations there in 2013.
'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs2024-05-21 18:33
ACWF Sends Condolences to Family of Nurse Who Lost Her Life in Battle Against COVID2024-05-21 18:22
MCA, ACWF Promote Harmony Within Families2024-05-21 18:17
ACWF Holds 2nd Session of 12th Executive Committee Meeting in Beijing2024-05-21 17:41
Ohio judge to rule Monday on whether the state’s abortion ban stands2024-05-21 17:35
Shen Yueyue Joins Deputies from Fujian Province in Group Deliberation2024-05-21 16:59
ACWF Launches Campaign to Care for Children in Winter Vacation2024-05-21 16:55
ACWF to Step up Efforts on Protection of Women and Children's Rights, Interests2024-05-21 16:23
Cruise worker 'murders newborn son on board ship': Shocked co2024-05-21 16:18
National Women's Housekeeping Service Competition Concludes, Winners Awarded2024-05-21 16:18
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle2024-05-21 18:33
From masterpiece to marketplace, creative museum souvenirs go viral among Chinese youth2024-05-21 18:26
ACWF Enhances Efforts to Promote Mothers and Families' Health2024-05-21 18:23
ACWF Honors Woman Devoting to Girls' Education in Mountains2024-05-21 17:54
Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry2024-05-21 17:47
China secures women's singles title at Badminton Asia Championships2024-05-21 17:47
ACWF Holds Training Session on Women's Volunteer Work in S China's Guangxi2024-05-21 17:39
ACWF Encourages Women Entrepreneurs to Contribute to COVID2024-05-21 17:36
Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse has been refloated2024-05-21 16:56
Enchanting Sydney's streets with Chinese music2024-05-21 16:47