Africa
Russia exploits Western vacuum in Africa’s Sahel
Niger’s rejection of democratic ties coincides starkly with its embrace of Russian military assistance since the July 2023 military coup.
Russia's lies helped persuade Niger to eject US troops, AFRICOM says
The U.S. needs to beef up its own counter-disinformation efforts, Gen. Langley tells lawmakers.
Space Force sets up shop in Europe, Africa combatant commands
SPACEFOREUR-AF is the latest office created to serve warfighting commands around the world.
US finally labels military takeover in Niger a coup
The declaration comes three months after the country’s president was overthrown.
France sees smaller future in Africa, larger role in the Pacific, says country’s air force chief
French military is increasing its spend on tankers to be more places at once with a lighter permanent footprint.
After Niger coup, Air Force looks for other countries to host drone base
Still, ISR operations have resumed from Nigerien sites, the region’s U.S. Air Force commander said.
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