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U.S. Arms Niger Amid Sahel Shift
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The U.S. just shipped $2.3 million worth of gear—uniforms, body armor, and medical kits—to Niger’s military, aiming to help them fight back against deadly terrorist groups in the Sahel. But here’s the twist: Niger is quietly distancing itself from Western military ties, asking foreign forces to leave. As militants push deeper into border zones, turning once-quiet roads into battlegrounds, this U.S. aid signals a bold, evolving commitment to back Niger’s own security—even as the region’s alliances shift.
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