Your current location:HOME >entertainment >The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay 正文
TIME:2024-04-20 04:47:07 Source: Internet compilationEdit:entertainment
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.
2 suspects detained in Poland for attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania2024-04-20 04:40
World Insights: Xi2024-04-20 04:34
Xi Congratulates Madagascar's President on Re2024-04-20 04:24
Ancient answers to modern questions2024-04-20 04:19
Taylor Swift channels her bridal Grammy look in Fortnight video teaser2024-04-20 04:07
China encourages NEV companies to set up research centers abroad2024-04-20 04:04
2023 CIFTIS was held with a spectacular Cultural and Tourism Services exhibition hall2024-04-20 04:02
Culture Insider: China's Ghost Festival2024-04-20 03:45
Larry David reunites with onscreen ex2024-04-20 03:33
Orchestra celebrates the nation's musical youth2024-04-20 02:50
JAN MOIR: Another day, another desperate Montecito dollar. This time with jam on it!2024-04-20 04:44
Chinese tourists' footprints cover 1,700 cities worldwide during Spring Festival holiday: data2024-04-20 04:34
China's AG600M firefighting aircraft completes cold2024-04-20 04:30
China Focus: Xi Urges Enhanced China2024-04-20 04:15
Ruud advances to Barcelona semis after beating Arnaldi in straight sets2024-04-20 04:03
China's AG600M firefighting aircraft completes cold2024-04-20 03:59
Crafting a world at his fingertips2024-04-20 03:03
Ranger lets nature work2024-04-20 02:28
The iconic fantasy film that catapulted a 172024-04-20 02:19
Shanghai taxis to accept foreign bank cards2024-04-20 02:06