INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
She cited unreliable relations with the current authorities in Niamey.By the end of August 2024, around 40 German soldiers stationed in
The Niamey air transport base will also be vacated.This decision follows the withdrawal of French troops in late 2023 and the planned
departure of American forces by September.Since a military coup in July 2023, Niger has been under the control of a junta, straining
The political instability in the Sahel region has only worsened the situation.Despite withdrawing its troops, Germany will continue its
humanitarian aid to Niger, aiming to support the civilian population.German Troops Withdraw from Niger Amid Rising Tensions
(Photo Internet reproduction)The region remains fragile, with significant humanitarian needs
The departure of German troops further destabilizes security in Niger and across the Sahel
The ruling junta will need new partners to ensure national security.Civilian populations in the region risk suffering from this instability
announced the end of Operation Barkhane in the Sahel, which included French troops in Niger.The French withdrawal aimed to reduce military
On December 1, 2023, French and Nigerien presidents signed a defense partnership agreement.The French withdrawal, involving around 2,000
soldiers, began on October 5, 2023, and concluded on October 20, 2023, with the last soldiers leaving Niamey air base.The French withdrawal
created a security vacuum in Niger, which now faces an increasing jihadist threat.Nigerien authorities have had to intensify efforts to
ensure national security in response to this growing menace.
