It was French and finally they withdrew their troops now US. Niger's romance with Russia is dangerous for her neighbours, especially Nigeria. We saw how the two block torn Syria apart, please let's they shouldn't expose us to power tussle between two world powers, the insecurity we're having today is partly as a result of the collapse of Gadaffi's government, just imagine what happens if a closer neighbour like Niger becomes an enemy of the US.
“Hundreds protest in Niger demanding departure of US troops - Al Jazeera English”
“Hundreds protest in Niger demanding departure of US troops - Al Jazeera English”
In March, Niger suspended its military cooperation with the US after leaders severed ties with France last year.