On 16 March 2024, Niger officially revoked its military cooperation agreements with the United States, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy and military alliances. The government's spokesman announced opposition to the American delegation's push for Niger not to welcome different security partners, hinting at a potential pivot towards Russia. The Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP) publicly denounced the military cooperation agreements with the US, leading to Niger's request for an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from its territory and declaring US defense personnel persona non grata. This move aligns Niger with Burkina Faso and Mali, which have also distanced themselves from Western military partnerships in favor of closer ties with Russia. The US State Department acknowledged the situation, stating they are in touch with the CNSP and will provide updates as necessary. The termination of these agreements and the expulsion of US defense personnel underscore a growing geopolitical shift in the Sahel region, with Niger potentially becoming a strategic ally for Russia. The Americans lost their main base in the Sahel, which housed MQ-9 Reaper drones, C-17 planes, and special forces.
Niger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil https://t.co/8mg1yz1JPn
US @StateDept on decision by Niger junta to revoke military cooperation with Washington https://t.co/StqN8FjluT
Niger terminated the agreement with the US military and demanded it leaves the country immediately Americans just lost their main base in the Sahel, where they have MQ-9 Reaper drones, C-17 planes and special forces https://t.co/lfV6RW2nKS
We are aware of the statement from the CNSP in Niger, which follows frank discussions at senior levels in Niamey this week about our concerns with the CNSP’s trajectory. We are in touch with the CNSP and will provide further updates as warranted.
Niger paves way to expel US from country: After expelling the French army https://t.co/wm9nUu3eEG
SHOCK: Niger has revoked its military accord with the US after horrific visit from Biden regime. The president is destroying America's reputation around the world. https://t.co/01xcwhhC6b
Niger junta have just declared US defense personnel persona non grata. So far, Niger is following Burkina and Mali's footsteps into becoming a pariah in russia's pocket. I see many people in the uranium space who keep underestimating the risk here. I hope it works out for them. https://t.co/jqiHZxTDLz https://t.co/b4c0AzZB1B
BREAKING: NIGER BREAKS TIES WITH AMERICA https://t.co/1LtKuVKxip
Niger has requested an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from its soil.
In other terms it seems like the US might be screwed from Niger The US still have at least two bases : - air base 101 in Niamey - air base 201 in Agadez https://t.co/PugMM8Rn0O
Urgent - Niger : le CNSP dénonce les accords de coopération militaire avec les États-Unis. Nous y reviendrons ! https://t.co/eDhRA7AtiY
[#NIGER] : le Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP) a procédé ce samedi 16 mars 2024 à la dénonciation des accords de coopération militaire avec les Etats Unis d'Amérique. Le communiqué. https://t.co/n0oPt4pa9Q
Niger’s government spokesman reading out an announcement opposing the American delegation’s push for Niger not to welcome different security partners - a clear reference to Russia. And probably laying the groundwork for an eventual withdrawal of US forces.