The European Union, EU, has confirmed that it will end a military mission comprising dozens of soldiers in Niger at the end of June.
Until a coup in 2023, Niger had been a partner of the West in Africa’s Sahel region against militants who have killed thousands and displaced millions more.
However, the junta has demanded the exit of French and American troops as it builds closer ties to Russia.
Consequently, the Council today decided to not extend the European Union military partnership mission in Niger (EUMPM) beyond 30 June 2024, in view of the grave current political situation in the country.
