US eyes drone base in Africa with al-Qaida in mind Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:05 pm, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — Plans to base unarmed American surveillance drones in the African nation of Niger highlight the Obama administration's growing concern about extremist influences in the volatile region. Over time it could extend the reach not only of American intelligence gathering but also U.S. special operations ... Read More