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 France’s exit after Macron refused to recognise the July 26 coup, welcomed the French president’s announcement. With tensions mounting, Macron said he told the ousted Bazoum on Sunday that “France has decided to bring back its ambassador, and in the coming hours our ambassador and several diplomats will return to France.” Macron reaffirmed France’s position that Bazoum was being held “hostage” and remained the “sole legitimate authority” in the country. Niger’s military rulers ended military cooperation with France following the coup after claiming that Bazoum’s government was not doing enough to protect the country from the armed rebellion in the country’s west, which is part of the semi-arid Sahel region.

France Military Country Burkina Faso Macron Ambassador Mali Niger Sahel Bazoum French Troops Its Ambassador Coup French  coup  french  troops  niger  ambassador  military  country  mali  macron  sahel  france  withdraw

History of this topic

Syria civil war: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Bashar al-Assad’s fall, pays tribute to Syrians for courage
1 month ago

Syria civil war: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Bashar al-Assad’s fall, pays tribute to Syrians for courage

Live Mint  

As Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the fall of Assad government and paid tribute to the Syrian people for their courage and patience. In a post on social media platform X, President Macron said: “I pay tribute to the Syrian people, to their courage, …

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 ousted President Bazoum attempts to escape detainment, ruling junta thwarts effort
1 year, 2 months ago

Niger's ousted President Bazoum attempts to escape detainment, ruling junta thwarts effort

India TV News  

Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in the captivity of the ruling military junta for almost three months, reportedly made an escape attempt overnight with his family members. Additionally, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the withdrawal of around 1,500 French troops and its envoy to Niger from the junta-controlled African country last month. France had repeatedly refused an …

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 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, …

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 …

France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer
1 year, 4 months ago

France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — When Gabon’s longtime leader was detained in the latest coup in Africa last week, France condemned the takeover but did little to intervene — despite having hundreds of troops in the country. “France stirs up conflict in Central African Republic and is putting pressure on authorities to not bring forth real development policies,” said Anicet L’appel, publisher …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Two rivals claim to be in charge in Niger. One is detained and has been publicly silent for days
1 year, 5 months ago

Two rivals claim to be in charge in Niger. One is detained and has been publicly silent for days

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Nearly two weeks have passed since the coup in Niger, and the two men making competing claims to power have gone quiet in recent days. Here’s a look at President Mohamed Bazoum and Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani as Niger’s junta defies a threat by the West African regional bloc to step in and use force if necessary: PRESIDENT …

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 …

Coup in Niger: The Hindu Editorial on the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum
1 year, 5 months ago

Coup in Niger: The Hindu Editorial on the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum

The Hindu  

The ouster of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 is a blow against political stability in the nascent democracy and efforts to counter fast-spreading Islamist insurgency in the Sahel region. Mr. Bazoum, who became President in 2021 in the West African country’s first peaceful democratic transition since it got independence from the French in 1960, was a symbol of …

West African bloc sends delegation to Niger, says force is ‘last resort’
1 year, 5 months ago

West African bloc sends delegation to Niger, says force is ‘last resort’

Al Jazeera  

ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Niger after last week’s coup and insists that there could be use of force within a week if deposed President Bazoum is not reinstated. West African regional bloc ECOWAS sent a delegation to Niger on Wednesday to negotiate with the military officers who seized power in last week’s coup, while regional defence chiefs began 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 …

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 …

EU, African Union escalate pressure on Niger’s coup leaders
1 year, 5 months ago

EU, African Union escalate pressure on Niger’s coup leaders

Al Jazeera  

EU and France suspend financial aid to Niger, while the AU calls on the military to return to their barracks. Borrell’s statement also said Bazoum “remains the only legitimate president of Niger”, and called for his immediate release and for holding the coup leaders to account for the safety of the president and his family. ‘Return to barracks’ The African …

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 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 …

France’s Macron in Benin to discuss security and culture
2 years, 5 months ago

France’s Macron in Benin to discuss security and culture

Al Jazeera  

President Macron continues with his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies. French President Emmanuel Macron is due to visit Benin to meet his counterpart, Patrice Talon, after Tuesday’s visit to Cameroon, where he met president Paul Biya. During Tuesday’s visit to capital Yaounde, he said the archives on French colonial rule in Cameroon would be …

Macron expected to announce French withdrawal from Mali
2 years, 10 months ago

Macron expected to announce French withdrawal from Mali

Al Jazeera  

Withdrawal would mark a major strategic shift by France, which has had troops in Mali for nine years. The pullout from Mali, with a redeployment of forces to other countries in the region, amounts to a major strategic shift by France, ending a nine-year mission that successive French presidents had argued was crucial for regional and European security. “If the …

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