Claim: Recent reports circulating on social media claim that Niger has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional military coalition fighting terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin.
Verdict: False
Facts: Official Statements Deny Withdrawal:
Top military sources from the MNJTF have categorically refuted claims of Niger’s exit.
The source confirmed that no official communication from Niger indicated a withdrawal from MNJTF.
Niger Remains Active in Operations:
Niger has continued participating in counterterrorism operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP in the Lake Chad Region. Just recently, the Niger Military invited Nigeria to coordinate an Operation against ISWAP terrorists in Chettimari Military base following an attack by the terrorists group
MNJTF is eeparate from ECOWAS:
Although Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso left ECOWAS in early 2025, this does not affect their role in the MNJTF, which operates under the Lake Chad Basin Commission.
Conclusion:
Reports suggesting that Niger has left the MNJTF are baseless and misleading. Niger remains a key player in the joint military efforts to combat terrorism in the region. The public is advised to rely on official sources for accurate information
(Zagazola Makama)
