America Out, Russia In? After African Nation’s Ultimatum, U.S. Agrees To Remove Troops From Niger

The United States has agreed to withdraw more than 1,000 military personnel from the West African nation of Niger. The move came after US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Junta-appointed Nigerian Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine on April 19. As of last year, there were over 1,000 US troops in Niger, operating in two bases, including a drone base known as Air Base 201 near Agadez in central Niger, which was built at $110 million. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS #us #russia #niger #troops #withdrawal #militarypersonnel #westafrica #africannation #joebiden #kurtcampbell #dysecyofstate #nigerpm #alilaminezeine #nigerjunta #nigermilitary #usmilitarybase #usdronebase #airbase201 #france #burkinafaso #mali Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook