The US State Department is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup d’etat as soon as next week, three US officials told CNN, a decision which could have dramatic implications on the ability of the US to work with a crucial counter-terrorism partner in the region.

US preparing to officially designate military takeover in Niger as a coup d’etat after months of delay, officials say

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After US Resumes Drone Flights, in Niger, France Withdraws Troops