New Report Reveals Stunning Biden Blunder in Africa that the media trying to pin on Trump!
The national security crisis unfolding in West Africa is now raising serious questions inside Washington. U.S. troops battling al-Qaeda and ISIS in the Sahel region have reportedly been left “completely blind,” with no reliable drone coverage and no real-time surveillance. According to a former senior State Department official who spoke to Fox News Digital, the situation is the direct result of a Biden-approved diplomatic disaster.
A U.S. military source says that when emergencies occur—such as the October 21 kidnapping of an American citizen—Pentagon officials are now dealing with “a black hole.” With terror networks expanding across Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, the loss of America’s drone capabilities has turned a dangerous region into a full-scale intelligence blackout.
How Biden Lost Two Critical U.S. Bases
For years, the United States operated two high-tech airbases in Niger. These bases were crucial for monitoring jihadist groups hiding in thick forests and remote deserts. Drones launched from Niger helped track terrorists, rescue hostages, and prevent attacks. Under President Trump, SEAL Team Six even executed a successful hostage rescue mission in the region.
But according to multiple sources, Niger wanted the U.S. to stay—until the Biden administration stepped in.
In March of last year, Niger’s government publicly accused a U.S. delegation—sent by the Biden team—of showing a “condescending attitude” and making veiled threats. Their spokesperson, Amadou Adramane, went on national TV condemning what he called disrespectful behavior that ignored “the sovereign right of the Nigerien people.”
The breaking point came when the delegation reportedly demanded that Niger cut ties with Russia and Iran—or face consequences from Washington.
The Diplomat Behind the Breakdown
The delegation was led by Mary “Molly” Phee, then assistant secretary of state. Sources claim she delivered a harsh lecture to Niger’s military leadership, escalating tensions instead of calming them. One official described her approach as a “flame spray” that all but guaranteed a diplomatic crisis.
Phee now says critics are simply “blaming the messenger,” but admits she was carrying out Biden administration policy. The fallout was immediate: within months, Niger ordered all U.S. forces and drones to leave.
America’s Eyes in the Sky—Gone Overnight
Once U.S. personnel were forced out, America’s most important intelligence tools vanished. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), confirmed that terror attacks surged across the region shortly after the withdrawal.
Langley warned that extremist groups have not only increased their activity but also expanded their weapons stockpiles and regional reach. Without U.S. drone surveillance, the military no longer has the ability to track these dangerous networks.
A Pentagon source added that AFRICOM is already stretched thin due to budget cuts. The command now operates mainly out of Djibouti, with small forces in Somalia and Kenya—an area far too large to cover effectively.
A Rescue Mission Now “Nearly Impossible”
Military officials say that while special operations forces like SEAL Team Six could conduct another hostage rescue, the United States no longer has the intelligence needed to locate the victim. “First we have to find the guy,” one source said. “Right now, we have nothing.”
Analysts note that satellite imaging is unreliable in the Sahel’s extreme heat and dense terrain. Drones had provided the most effective surveillance—and those assets are now gone.
State Department Issues Highest Alert
The crisis has gotten so severe that the U.S. State Department has issued its strongest warning: Do not travel to Niger for any reason.
The alert lists terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and crime as major threats.
Fox News Digital reached out to AFRICOM, the Pentagon, and the State Department for comment. None responded before publication.
