US loses strategic influence in Niger to Russia, Iran

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People gather in a street to protest against the US military presence in Niamey, Niger on April 13, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

A US delegation is discussing the withdrawal of its troops from military-led Niger as Washington prepares to abandon its strategic position in the Sahel where Russia and Iran are gaining ground.

The demand for US troops to exit comes after French troops were also forced to withdraw last year by Niger's new ruling generals following a July coup.