The US military is finalizing its withdrawal from Air Base 101 in Niger, with a farewell ceremony for the last C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft scheduled soon. US Air Force Major General Kenneth Ekman shared that the morale among American troops is 'mixed' as they prepare to leave. The Nigerien government will take control of the base, and Russian instructors are already on-site to train Niger's military. What does this mean for US-Niger relations and the region's security? Watch the full update now. #USMilitary #Niger #Withdrawal #AirBase101 #KennethEkman #RussiaInNiger #Geopolitics #MilitaryNews #SahelRegion #GlobalSecurity ~~~~ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oneindia News is a youth-driven channel that brings you stories that need your attention, are popular, informative, and entertaining. Follow and like us for thought-provoking & exclusive content... Youtube: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: We are there on Twitter:
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