The withdrawal of American troops from Niger, deployed as part of the anti-jihadist fight in the Sahel, is becoming clearer. Last week, Washington accepted the withdrawal of its soldiers from the country. A meeting on the modalities is taking place this Thursday, April 25 in Niamey, announced the American Department of State.
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Discussions on an orderly and responsible withdrawal of American forces from Niger. This is what begins this Thursday, April 25 in Niamey. On the American side, the ambassador to Niger, Kathleen FitzGibonn, and Major General Ken Ekman, director of strategy, engagement and programs for the United Nations Command UNITED STATES for’Africa, meet the members of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP). And that’s just the beginning.
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Discussions ” in transparency and mutual respect »
Next week, other senior U.S. military officials will hold follow-up meetings in Niamey. These discussions about the withdrawal process must take place “ in transparency and mutual respect “, said the State Department press release. According to the spokesperson for American diplomacy, the United States is proud of the security cooperation with Niger over the years. However, discussions since July 2023 have not made it possible to reach an agreement with the CNSP to continue this cooperation.
On the other hand, the partnership will continue in other areas of common interest. The American Deputy Secretary of State is expected to come to Niamey in the coming months to talk about it. But the American soldiers are going to leave.
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