"Niger's Junta Terminates Military Ties with U.S., Threatening Sahel Operations"
Niger's junta has announced the end of its military cooperation with the United States, jeopardizing counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region. The decision comes after a visit by top U.S. officials and raises concerns about the future of U.S. military presence in the region, where jihadi groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State operate. The U.S. has been urged to reevaluate its diplomatic approach in Niger and the Sahel as a whole.