The Pentagon has formally ordered the total withdrawal of 1,000 US combat soldiers from Niger, impacting counterterrorism efforts and Russian influence in West Africa, amid ongoing discussions with Nigerien authorities.
This week, the Pentagon formally ordered the withdrawal of all 1,000 US combat soldiers from Niger, a blow to the Biden administration's efforts to battle terrorism and Russian influence in West Africa.
After Niger's military junta claimed it would annul its military c...