Africa File, May 9, 2024: America and Russia’s Shifting Roles in West Africa
May 9, 2024 - ISW PressThe United States is strengthening counterterrorism and defense cooperation with littoral West African countries as it plans its withdrawal from Niger. US Africa Command Commander Gen. Michael Langley met with top civilian and military leaders, including the presidents and defense chiefs, in Côte d’Ivoire and Benin between April 28 and May 3.