The US declares the ousting of Niger’s president a coupThe coup designation comes with the suspension of counterterrorism assistance and military training.By Sam Mednick and Tara Copp, AP6 months ago
France to withdraw counterterrorism troops from Niger after coupThe decision came after the coup leaders said they were closing Niger’s airspace to French planes, commercial and military.By Angela Charlton and Dalatou Mamane, AP6 months ago
US moves troops and equipment within Niger as ‘precautionary measure’The U.S. is repositioning some of its troops and military equipment within Niger.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 months ago
How Niger’s attempted coup could expand extremism, and WagnerMore than 1,000 U.S. service personnel are in Niger to combat the growing threat from various groups of Islamic extremists.8 months ago
Belarus says Prigozhin has arrived after weekend mutiny in RussiaYevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the private army of inmate recruits and other mercenaries, has arrived in Belarus after failed rebellion.By AP Staff9 months ago
Venezuelan government defends detaining Marine veteran for 2 yearsMarine veteran Matthew Heath was arrested in 2020 and accused of being a terrorist and spying for then-President Donald Trump.19 months ago