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Air Force botched building its new air base in Africa
Construction at Niger Air Base 201 might have violated the law and failed to meet security standards.
By Kyle Rempfer
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This obscure, costly air base is the new front in the battle against violent extremism
Air Base 201 in Niger is well-positioned to strike extremist groups — including fighters affiliated with al-Qaida and the Islamic State — in countries throughout the Sahel region.
Completion of US drone base in Niger to be delayed
Niger Air Base 201, a future hub for armed drones and other aircraft, won’t be completed until the middle of 2019.
By Kyle Rempfer