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#africanews #blackhistory #niger Since the first US military base was set up in an African country, no African government has had the guts to tell them that they have overstayed their welcome and need to leave despite the calls to end foreign military bases across Africa. It was the same for French military bases across Africa until the military juntas of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger kicked them out and ended every defense cooperation with them. These superb military leaders who place great stock in the sovereignty and independence of their country were the first to do so. In fact, everything they have done since they came to power from kicking French out, leaving ECOWAS, and partnering with non-western countries, has completely shifted African geopolitics and created uncertainty in the heart of the West about their standing in Africa and now, one of them has taken a bold step to do something that nobody, not even the world’s superpower saw coming. In a firm tone and without mincing words, the military junta of Niger, General Tiani announced through his spokesman that military cooperation with the United States has ended. The United States government certainly did not expect to hear that. Recall that after Niger kicked out French forces, there were rumors that the U.S. was next in line but nothing of such happened, and it seemed like there was a kind of understanding between the military government of Niger and the U.S. but with this recent announcement, any kind of understanding between Niger and the U.S has shattered. The news was announced after U.S. officials led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander of the U.S. Africa Command paid a visit to the Niger military government and had a series of meetings with the Prime Minister of Niger. So, what exactly happened that made the Niger junta make this big decision?
