Experts spoke about the weakening of American influence in Africa
United States influence in Africa is waning. This is evidenced by recent events in Niger and Chad, said those interviewed RIA News American analysts.
At the same time, experts pointed out that Russia’s position in the region is strengthening to a level unprecedented in many years.
Back in March, Niger authorities said the military cooperation agreement “was imposed” by Washington and declared it invalid. After this, the US State Department reported that the countries began discussing the conditions for the withdrawal of American troops from the African state.
Later, Washington made it clear that there has not yet been a final decision on the withdrawal of US troops from Niger and Chad, and the parties intend to continue the dialogue on this topic.
According to Beau Grosskup, professor emeritus of political science at California State University, this development of events was partly made possible by the warming in relations between African countries and Russia. This factor allowed the Chadian authorities to feel confident and put forward a demand to the United States for the withdrawal of their troops.
According to Grosskap, Moscow is strengthening its position on the African continent.
Military expert Jeremy Kuzmarov shares the same opinion. According to him, the demands of Chad and Niger reflect growing opposition from African states to the United States military presence in the region.
“Events in Chad, Niger and elsewhere could trigger a domino effect and encourage other countries to push for the closure of US military bases,” he explained.
At the same time, the military expert warned that the United States maintains a powerful military presence in the region, which “cannot be eradicated overnight.”
On April 26, it became known that the United States would withdraw the bulk of its troops from Niger and Chad. The Pentagon spoke about this. Thus, there are 1 thousand American troops in Niger, and 100 in Chad.
In turn, Niger would like military instructors from the Russian Armed Forces to train the country's army.
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