Niger to accept foreign troops fighting insurgents in Sahel
18 February 2022 |
12:10 pm
President Mohamed Bazoum says Niger will welcome foreign special forces to secure the region. He said threats from the militant groups would likely rise as France pulls its troops out of Mali.
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