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US searching for a way to keep troops in Niger

This is the New York Times within these last days. A top

Pentagon official said the United States was seeking clarification after the

ruling Hunter in Niger decided to revoke a military cooperation deal. Within the same time frame, Islamic State

claims responsibility for attack in Niger Army that killed dozens. This is Reuters. The Islamic State

claimed responsibility for attack on Niger's army that said it had killed 30

soldiers last week. Bill Rajo, the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy. He and

his colleague especially Caleb Weiss keep the Long War Journal about the

jihadists in Africa. Bill a very good evening to you.

We have moving stories here.

There is a new boss in Niger, which is the army,

having elbowed aside the elected president. Now the Army is seeking to dishome the

U.S. effort against the jihad in Niger, which was a major base for operating in West Africa.

At the same time the Islamic State launches an attack against the Niger army. Sep stories, but let's work them together.

First of all, the significance of the U.S. basing,

I understand there are two bases there, plus the embassy,

the significance to the fight on the jihad. I understand there are two bases there plus the embassy,

the significance to the fight on the jihad.

Good evening to you, Bill.

Good evening, John.

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