France’s Ambassador Departs Niger Following Expulsion Order
In a significant development, France’s ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itté, has left the country after being ordered to depart by the military rulers a month ago. The expulsion order came…
France to End Military Presence in Niger by the End of 2023, Macron Announces
France will be withdrawing its military presence from Niger by the end of 2023, according to an announcement made by French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday. This decision comes amidst…
Niger: Several thousand people take to the streets to demand the departure of French soldiers
Thousands of people demonstrated on Saturday in Niamey to demand the withdrawal of French armed forces from the country. The gathering took place near a Nigerien military base housing French…
Niger: Military junta orders expulsion of French ambassador
Nigerien police officers in front of the French embassy in Niamey, August 28, 2023. © AFP The military junta in power in Niger has ordered the expulsion of the French…
Algeria proposes a ‘six-month transition plan’ to Niger
On Tuesday, Ahmed Attaf, the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Algeria has presented an initiative to end the crisis in Niger, where the military seized power on July…
Emmanuel Macron insist and persist “The French ambassador will remain in Niger despite being asked to leave by the Niger Military Ruler”
Emmanuel Macron, as he opened the 29th edition of the conference of French ambassadors on Monday, assured that the French Ambassador will stay in Niger despite pressure from the military…