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U.S. top military officer arrived in Botswana

By Lolita C. Baldor | AP GABORONE, Botswana — The forced U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad and the potential to shift some troops to other nations in West Africa will be key issues as the top U.S. military officer meets with his counterparts this week at a chief …

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American troops begin withdrawal from Niger

The process of withdrawing American troops from Niger has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations. With a total of 946 soldiers stationed in various bases across Niger, the withdrawal operation has begun from key locations such as Agadez, Ouallam, and Diffa, with the …

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The Islamist insurgents threatening west Africa

h The market town of Bawku, crammed into a nook of Ghana’s most north-eastern region, is about a day’s drive from the country’s coastal capital, Accra. But the distance between the two places is not merely geographical. While Accra boasts rich culture, nightlife and a steady stream of tourists, rural …

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