World NewsU.S. reports loss of drone in Niger, blames ‘mechanical failure’Aliyu DANLADI March 3, 2020March 2, 2020 by Aliyu DANLADI March 3, 2020March 2, 20200331 A remotely piloted drone has disappeared in Niger Republic, due to an equipment malfunction, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in a statement on Monday.