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Niger Exits Lake Chad Military Force to Focus on Domestic Security

Niger Exits Lake Chad Military Force to Focus on Domestic Security

Sputnik Africa

This isn't the first time the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has faced such a challenge; Chad threatened to withdraw last year after a deadly attack on... 31.03.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Niger has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force, a regional force combating Islamist militants around Lake Chad, to bolster security around its domestic oil assets, the government announced.The MNJTF, comprised of troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger, has struggled since 2015 with internal divisions and coordination challenges, hindering its effectiveness against groups like Boko Haram* and Daesh*.This withdrawal comes as Niger's new military leadership, which recently announced a five-year transition plan, prioritizes national security following attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure, including the crucial Agadem-Benin oil pipeline.The impact of Niger's departure on the MNJTF's future operations remains unclear, and the task force has yet to comment.* terrorist organizations banned in many countries, including Russia

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