In the months since July’s coup the U.S. has drawdown some of its troops and moved others from the air base near the capital Niamey, to another in Agadez.
Niger's military rulers have announced major budget cuts for this year, citing the international sanctions imposed since they seized power in a coup just over two months ago.
Niger, a West African nation, has experienced a coup d'état, causing widespread concern in the region. Despite significant progress in governance, economic development, and security cooperation, the government has been criticized for failing to address the security challenges posed by extremist groups operating in the Sahel region.
Tensions between Nigeria and Niger have been heightened since the coup in Niger in July, after the Nigerian-led bloc ECOWAS threatened a military intervention in the country to restore ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.