According to a report, russian soldiers are sharing a base at Niger’s international airport with u.s. troops in Niger following u.s. troops being told to leave in March, the two are not interacting. Reportedly, u.s. relations with the military government deteriated since they condemned the country’s military coup, though they anticipate continuing to engage with the Sahel region. According to the report, other Sahel countries have cut ties with the west, u.s. troops have recently withdrawn from Chad following concerns regarding their presence. Reportedly, a general election in Chad is scheduled for 6 May.
According to the report, russians housed at the military airbase in Niger’s airport are said to be military trainers. Reportedly, russians make no comment on military rule and do not insist on a civilian government. According to the report, most of the u.s. troops in Niger are situated at a drone base near the city of Agadez.
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