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1. Last week, at least 100 Russian military instructors arrived in Niamey

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Sat Apr 20, 2024, 07:32 AM

Apr 2024

Last week, at least 100 Russian military instructors arrived in Niamey, marking an escalation of Niger’s security relationship with Moscow that analysts said could make it difficult, if not impossible, for the United States to continue its own security cooperation.

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U.S. agrees to withdraw American troops from Niger [View all] Celerity Apr 2024 OP

Last week, at least 100 Russian military instructors arrived in Niamey speak easy Apr 2024 #1

Dictator Putin arrives. damn, I do feel sorry for the people of Niger! riversedge Apr 2024 #3

What are US troops doing's anywhere in Africa? malaise Apr 2024 #2

It is almost as if we were an empire Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #4

Nailed it malaise Apr 2024 #6

Neoconservatism 101... Bill Kristols daddy would be happy. WarGamer Apr 2024 #11

Could Africa replace China as the world's source of rare earth elements? Celerity Apr 2024 #5

They've been looting the African continent malaise Apr 2024 #7

So no concerns, questions or complaints about Russian troops in Niger BannonsLiver Apr 2024 #9

Looks like the Russians are relative newcomers to the loot Africa party malaise Apr 2024 #19

"What are US troops doing's anywhere in Africa?" EX500rider Apr 2024 #10

Sounds like a Reagan Administration press release... WarGamer Apr 2024 #12

You mean a Biden Admin press release as it is going on now? EX500rider Apr 2024 #14

Other countries have the ability to keep their own neighborhoods safe... WarGamer Apr 2024 #15

Yes, places like Somalia & Haiti have a stellar record in safety....lol EX500rider Apr 2024 #17

I'll believe it when they leave. They were ordered out a month ago. David__77 Apr 2024 #8

It would be nice to know as a taxpayer what it's costing Americans to keep troops in Niger. jalan48 Apr 2024 #13

But... but... National Defense costs are unassailable. WarGamer Apr 2024 #16

Yes. NeoCons can't justify their big military budgets without occupations and wars. jalan48 Apr 2024 #18