French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy
1 year, 4 months ago

French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France’s ambassador is staying at his post in Niger despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta, speaking out firmly against the coup leaders while insisting that France is not Niger’s enemy. Since ousting Niger’s democratically elected president a month ago, the junta has been exploiting grievances among the population toward former colonial ruler France, and has turned to Russian mercenary group Wagner for help. “One shouldn’t give in to the narrative used by the coup leaders that consists of saying France has become our enemy,” Macron said Monday. ’’The problem of Nigeriens today is the coup leaders who put them in danger because they are abandoning the fight against terrorism, because they are abandoning a policy that was economically good for and they are in the process of losing international funding that was helping them emerge from poverty.” France has about 1,500 troops in Niger helping local forces fight Islamic extremists.

French Macron Bazoum French Ambassador Niger France  defends  junta  stays  defying  coup  president  policy  macron  leaders  population  niger  france  ambassador  french

History of this topic

Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage
2 days, 10 hours ago

Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage

CNN  

CNN — African governments have criticized a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he said that some leaders showed “ingratitude” for the deployment of his nation’s troops in the Sahel region in battling Islamist extremism. “Ingratitude, I am well placed to know, is a disease not transmissible to man.” Macron’s comments were denounced by Chad’s foreign affairs minister, …

Niger junta suspends French humanitarian group amid ongoing tensions with France
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Niger junta suspends French humanitarian group amid ongoing tensions with France

Firstpost  

Niger’s military junta has revoked the licences of the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development and the local NGO APBE, without citing reasons, signalling a shift from Western partnerships towards Russian alliances after last year’s coup Niger’s military junta has banned the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, or Acted, from working in the …

Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’

Al Jazeera  

France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its diplomats. Burkina Faso has accused three French diplomats of “subversive activities” and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours, according to a foreign ministry letter viewed by Reuters and Agence France-Presse news agencies. Burkina Faso’s government did not provide details of the allegations against …

France Embassy in Niger Closed 'Until Further Notice': Ministry
1 year ago

France Embassy in Niger Closed 'Until Further Notice': Ministry

News 18  

France has closed down its embassy in Niger until further notice, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, barely two weeks after the last French troops left the country in the wake of a coup that ousted a key Paris ally. The closure of the embassy in Niamey represents one of the final chapters in the winding down of a French …

Last set of French troops exit Niger as Sahel sheds Parisian influence
1 year ago

Last set of French troops exit Niger as Sahel sheds Parisian influence

Al Jazeera  

The exit is the third time in 18 months that French troops have been sent packing from a country in the Sahel. The last French troops in Niger have withdrawn, marking an end to more than a decade of French operations to fight armed groups in West Africa’s Sahel region. “Today’s date … marks the end of the disengagement process …

Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership
1 year, 1 month ago

Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta on Monday scrapped two key military agreements that the West African nation signed with the European Union to help fight the violence in Africa’s Sahel region as the country’s army leaders and a senior Russian defense official discussed military cooperation. Before the coup that deposed the country’s president, Mohamed Bazoum, Niger had been the West …

Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership
1 year, 1 month ago

Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave
1 year, 2 months ago

French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave

Associated Press  

COTONOU, Benin — French troops have started leaving Niger more than two months after mutinous soldiers toppled the African country’s democratically elected president, the military said Wednesday. The military rulers had wanted Niger’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Bakary Yaou Sangare, who was made foreign minister after the coup, to speak on its behalf at the General Assembly. However, …

Extremist attack kills at least 12 soldiers in Niger as jihadi violence increases post-coup
1 year, 3 months ago

Extremist attack kills at least 12 soldiers in Niger as jihadi violence increases post-coup

Associated Press  

NIAMEY, Niger — An attack by Islamic extremists in western Niger killed at least a dozen soldiers and wounded seven others, the West African nation’s military junta said. The soldiers were on a mission in the Tillaberi region town of Kandadji when hundreds of jihadis on motorcycles attacked them Thursday, Gen. Salifou Mody, Niger’s defense minister, said in a statement. …

Why Emmanuel Macron is pulling French troops out of Niger
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Emmanuel Macron is pulling French troops out of Niger

Hindustan Times  

When on July 26th soldiers from Niger’s presidential guard detained and overthrew the leader they were supposed to be protecting, France insisted that it would not take orders from the new junta. When the coup leaders told France’s ambassador and its 1,500 soldiers stationed in the country to get out, the former colonial power dug in its heels, citing a …

France's withdrawal from Niger could jeopardize counterterrorism operations in the Sahel
1 year, 3 months ago

France's withdrawal from Niger could jeopardize counterterrorism operations in the Sahel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In response, the junta welcomed the end of “imperialist and neo-colonialist forces" and said …

France to withdraw troops from Niger after military coup
1 year, 3 months ago

France to withdraw troops from Niger after military coup

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Macron’s announcement came after the coup leaders issued …

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup
1 year, 3 months ago

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup

The Hindu  

President Emmanuel Macron announced on September 24 that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country after its democratically elected president was deposed in a coup. France has maintained some 1,500 troops in Niger since the July coup, and had repeatedly refused an order by the new junta for its ambassador to …

France to end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup
1 year, 3 months ago

France to end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country as a result of the coup that removed the democratically elected president. Ali Sekou Ramadan, an …

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup
1 year, 3 months ago

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country as a result of the coup that removed the democratically elected president. Ali Sekou Ramadan, an aide to Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, told The Associated Press that Bazoum requested that Macron withdraw the French ambassador, …

France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron
1 year, 3 months ago

France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron

Al Jazeera  

The new military rulers had been demanding the exit of the French ambassador and troops after President Macron refused to recognise the coup. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that his country will withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger in the wake of the July coup that overthrew democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Niger’s new rulers, who had been demanding …

Niger: French ambassador held hostage, denied food after Emmanuel Macron refuses to recall its diplomats. Here is what we know so far
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger: French ambassador held hostage, denied food after Emmanuel Macron refuses to recall its diplomats. Here is what we know so far

Op India  

On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron informed the media that the country’s ambassador Sylvain Itte and other diplomats had been held hostage at the French embassy in Niamey in Niger. The development came months after the military junta in the West African nation ousted the incumbent President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup d’état. He added, “As we speak, we have …

France’s Foreign Ministry says a French elected official has been arrested in military-run Niger
1 year, 3 months ago

France’s Foreign Ministry says a French elected official has been arrested in military-run Niger

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that a French official has been arrested in military-run Niger, and called for the junta to immediately release him. Military officers in Niger deposed elected President Mohamed Bazoum in July and last month ordered French officials to leave the country — an order that France has refused to heed, saying that Niger’s junta …

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July

The Hindu  

Niger's new military leaders accused France of amassing forces for a possible military intervention in the country following the coup in July. Niger's junta spokesman, Maj. Amadou Abdramane, said that France is also considering collaborating in such an intervention with the Economic Community of West African States, a regional bloc known as ECOWAS. “France continues to deploy its forces in …

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Niger's new military leaders accused …

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s new military leaders accused France of amassing forces for a possible military intervention in the country following the coup in July. Niger’s junta spokesman, Maj. Amadou Abdramane, said that France is also considering collaborating in such an intervention with the Economic Community of West African States, a regional bloc known as ECOWAS. “France continues to deploy …

Niger: Fresh anti-France protests erupt in Niamey as thousands demand withdrawal of French troops
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger: Fresh anti-France protests erupt in Niamey as thousands demand withdrawal of French troops

India TV News  

A fresh round of anti-France protests erupted in Niger's capital, Niamey, as thousands gathered on Saturday to demand the withdrawal of French troops from the country over a month after the military coup that ousted a democratically-elected government from power. The military administration in Niger had also announced the expulsion of France's Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte and gave him …

Thousands rally in Niger seeking withdrawal of French troops
1 year, 4 months ago

Thousands rally in Niger seeking withdrawal of French troops

The Hindu  

September 02, 2023 10:20 pm | Updated 10:20 pm IST - Niamey, Niger Thousands rallied Saturday in the Niger capital Niamey to demand that former colonial ruler France withdraw its troops as sought by a junta which seized power in June. The protesters gathered near a base housing French soldiers following a call by several civic organisations hostile to the …

Niger coup supporters call for French ambassador, troops to leave country
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger coup supporters call for French ambassador, troops to leave country

Al Jazeera  

Protesters rally outside a French military base, calling for the ambassador and about 1,500 soldiers to leave. Thousands of people have rallied in the Nigerien capital, Niamey, demanding that France withdraw its ambassador and troops from the West African country as its new military rulers have accused the former colonial power of “interference”. They held up banners proclaiming, “French army, …

Niger’s military regime orders police to expel French ambassador and revokes his diplomatic immunity
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger’s military regime orders police to expel French ambassador and revokes his diplomatic immunity

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Niger’s military junta has revoked the diplomatic immunity of France’s ambassador and ordered police to expel him from the West African country, according to a statement from the military regime. The mutinous soldiers who ousted Niger’s president more than a month ago gave French Ambassador Sylvain Itte 48 hours to leave the country last week. The French …

Niger’s junta seeks to strengthen its grip on power and prepare for possible regional intervention
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger’s junta seeks to strengthen its grip on power and prepare for possible regional intervention

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The mutinous soldiers who overthrew democratically elected Niger President Mohamed Bazoum announced a raft of measures over the weekend that analysts say are aimed at strengthening their grip on power while preparing to defend against any military attempt by regional leaders to reinstate Bazoum. Seidik Abba, a Nigerien researcher and president of the Paris-based International Center for …

Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta authorized troops from neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso to come to its defense and asked the French ambassador to leave the country Friday, raising the stakes in a standoff with other West African nations who are threatening force to reinstate Niger’s democratically elected president. Gen. Abdrahmane Tchiani, signed two executive orders authorizing the “security forces …

Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life
1 year, 4 months ago

Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. President Mohamed Bazoum, leader of the last remaining Western-allied democracy across a vast stretch …

Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life
1 year, 4 months ago

Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After nearly three weeks of appealing to the United States and other allies for help restoring Niger’s president to power, friends and supporters of the democratically elected leader are making a simpler plea: Save his life. President Mohamed Bazoum, leader of the last remaining Western-allied democracy across a vast stretch of Africa’s Sahara and Sahel, sits confined with …

Mutinous soldiers in Niger sever military ties with France while president says he's a hostage
1 year, 5 months ago

Mutinous soldiers in Niger sever military ties with France while president says he's a hostage

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Niger’s military junta says it …

Niger coup: Junta severs military ties with France, ousted 'hostage' leader seeks US intervention
1 year, 5 months ago

Niger coup: Junta severs military ties with France, ousted 'hostage' leader seeks US intervention

India TV News  

NIger coup: The Nigerien junta, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup last week, on Thursday announced that it severing military ties with former coloniser France and expelled many of the previous government's key ambassadors. The spokesperson for Niger's coup leader, Colonel Maj. Amadou Abdramane announced that the country will end functions for ambassadors to France, the United States, …

US State Department orders evacuation of embassy in Niger following coup
1 year, 5 months ago

US State Department orders evacuation of embassy in Niger following coup

Al Jazeera  

The US joins European countries in calling for citizens to evacuate after Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown. “We remain diplomatically engaged at the highest levels.” The announcement follows similar moves from European countries to remove non-essential personnel from Niger. On July 30, the Economic Community of West African States – a regional economic and political bloc – issued a …

Niger’s premier issues call from France for international help to roll back his country’s coup
1 year, 5 months ago

Niger’s premier issues call from France for international help to roll back his country’s coup

Associated Press  

PARIS — Niger’s prime minister, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, appealed Tuesday for the international community’s help in rolling back the military takeover, saying it was crucial for defending democracy in West Africa. Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou said in an interview with The Associated Press that Niger should be considered a linchpin for supporting …

France prepares to evacuate citizens from Niger as military coup get support from other West African nations
1 year, 5 months ago

France prepares to evacuate citizens from Niger as military coup get support from other West African nations

India TV News  

After supporters of the Niger military attacked the French embassy on Sunday, France is now preparing to evacuate its citizens as well as those from other European countries, as the recent coup gained support from three other West African countries ruled by the military. West African countries back military coup Meanwhile, the countries of Mali and Burkina Faso have threatened …

Niger coup makers: Ousted gov’t ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’
1 year, 5 months ago

Niger coup makers: Ousted gov’t ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’

Al Jazeera  

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna rejects allegations, says it is still ‘possible’ to restore president to power. The coup leaders who seized power last week in Niger have alleged that the toppled government had authorised France to carry out an attack on the presidential palace to try to free President Mohamed Bazoum. France rejected the allegations as Foreign Minister Catherine …

French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital
1 year, 5 months ago

French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital

Associated Press  

NIAMEY, Niger — Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing France, the country’s former colonial power, waving Russian flags, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd. Members of the Niger military announced on Wednesday that they had deposed Bazoum and …

Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France
1 year, 5 months ago

Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France

NPR  

Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France Enlarge this image toggle caption Sam Mednick/AP Sam Mednick/AP NIAMEY, Niger — Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and …

Niger coup: general declares himself leader but France warns of sanctions
1 year, 5 months ago

Niger coup: general declares himself leader but France warns of sanctions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the head …

Power impasse continues in Niger, 48 hours after coup against Bazoum
1 year, 5 months ago

Power impasse continues in Niger, 48 hours after coup against Bazoum

Al Jazeera  

Two days after mutinous soldiers announced a coup against President Mohammed Bazoum, uncertainty remains about who is in charge. Two days after Niger’s democratically elected President Mohammed Bazoum was detained and removed in a coup led by members of his presidential guard, it was still unclear who was running the country and what mediation efforts were under way. Earlier this …

Macron’s office: Algeria envoy returning to Paris, spat ends
1 year, 9 months ago

Macron’s office: Algeria envoy returning to Paris, spat ends

Associated Press  

PARIS — Algeria’s ambassador to France, recalled home in February, will be returning to his post in the coming days, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said Friday in a sign that the latest diplomatic spat between the two countries has been resolved. She was not supposed to leave Algerian territory and authorities in Algiers said her flight to France amounted to …

France recalls ambassador to Burkina Faso, pulls out troops
1 year, 11 months ago

France recalls ambassador to Burkina Faso, pulls out troops

Associated Press  

PARIS — The French foreign ministry said Thursday it is recalling its ambassador to Burkina Faso for consultations, one day after Paris decided to withdraw troops from the West African country following a demand by its military rulers. France’s foreign ministry said Wednesday that French troops deployed in Burkina Faso will have left the country within a month, in line …

France asks Burkina Faso to clarify troop departure reports
1 year, 11 months ago

France asks Burkina Faso to clarify troop departure reports

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was awaiting “clarifications” from Burkina Faso’s new junta leader following a report saying authorities in the West African country ordered hundreds of French troops to leave within a month. Macron said during a news conference in Paris that the message from Burkina Faso were “confusing” with junta leader Ibrahim Traore away …

France backs envoy despite Burkinabe pressure for withdrawal
2 years ago

France backs envoy despite Burkinabe pressure for withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

France is backing its ambassador in Burkina Faso despite a request by authorities there to replace him amid growing anti-French sentiment. In December, Ouagadougou had sent a letter requesting the departure of France’s ambassador Luc Hallade, a move the French government described as “not standard practice”. Relations between France and Burkina Faso, a former French colony in West Africa, have …

Burkina Faso requests French ambassador withdrawal, Paris says
2 years ago

Burkina Faso requests French ambassador withdrawal, Paris says

Al Jazeera  

Relations between France and former colony Burkina Faso continue to deteriorate as violence continues in the Sahel. The French foreign ministry says it received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities in December requesting the departure of France’s ambassador from Burkina Faso. The apparent expulsion signals a further deterioration in relations between Burkina Faso and former coloniser France which maintains strong …

Mali's junta expels French ambassador as tensions mount
2 years, 11 months ago

Mali's junta expels French ambassador as tensions mount

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mali's ruling junta on Monday …

France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa’s Sahel region
3 years, 6 months ago

France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa’s Sahel region

Al Jazeera  

President Emmanuel Macron tells G5 summit that France will reduce its force to 2,500 to 3,000 troops over the long term. France will soon begin reshaping its military presence in the Sahel region of West Africa and will ultimately halve it, President Emmanuel Macron has said. Reconfiguring French presence France will focus over the next six months on dismantling the …

Discover Related