Major General Claude K. Tudor, who leads the Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF), visited Niamey, Niger on September 24, 2025. The visit was confirmed by the U.S. Embassy in Niamey.
During his time in Niger, Major General Tudor represented the United States’ interest in ongoing cooperation with Niger on security matters and economic engagement in the Sahel region.
A statement from the embassy read: "The United States looks forward to working with Niger to continue to advance shared security and commercial interests in the Sahel."