The US Department of Defense is only speaking at the moment: development of pension plans “. The commander of the US Air Force in Africa, General James Hecker, also recalls that the Biden government has not yet made a decision on this issue. And he does not expect changes for weeks or even longer.
According to the American authorities, however, several scenarios are conceivable. They are thus working towards a smooth start that could last. Another possibility would be a hasty withdrawal under junta pressure, taking away only the most sensitive elements.
Two American bases
For the United States, Niger represents a strong ally in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel. In fact, the two main American bases in the region are in the capital, Niamey, and in Agadez.
When asked about the possible redistribution countries in the event of a withdrawal from Niger, General James Hecker did not provide any information. ” We’ve only just started looking at the options “he explains before specifying” While we know where we plan to move our bases, it will be more up to diplomacy to act »…
It is precisely diplomacy that is still preferred to solve the crisis caused by the July 26 coup in Niger. Proof of this is the new delegation of ECOWAS arrived in Niamey on Saturday 19th August who met several figures from the regime that overthrew Mohamed Bazoum. But at the same time also the West African organization In addition, the modalities of a possible military intervention were decided on Friday at a meeting of his chiefs of staff in Ghana.
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