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Nicolás Maduro's government reaffirmed its support for Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega in response to new U.S. sanctions, which limit the import and export of American defense articles and services to and from Nicaragua. Venezuela expressed "unrestricted" solidarity and support for the people and government of Nicaragua, praising Ortega for his resistance and defense of sovereignty. Caracas also condemned the U.S.'s...

What You Need to Know: A Nigerien military spokesman, Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, announced during a press conference on March 17th his country’s intention to cut military ties with the United States with ‘immediate effect.’  The statement comes just after the U.S. Embassy in the country announced a visit by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary...