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China Has an Opportunity to Grow Its Military Influence in Niger
The complete withdrawals of U.S. and French military forces from Niger in July 2024 and December 2023, respectively, created a significant power vacuum in the Sahel region of Africa. This vacuum presents significant opportunities for actors like China, …