The Wire Weekly Rollup - April 21-27, 2024

//The Wire Weekly Rollup//April 21-27, 2024// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Niger: The situation regarding American military presence at Base 201 and at the Embassy compound in Niamey has deteriorated significantly following weeks of increased tensions in the region. A few weeks ago, Niger demanded that the United States leave Niger, and has in effect created primitive blockades around the Embassy compound, as well as Base 201. This has created logistical difficulties and fo...