On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that France would withdraw its troops from Niger and expel its ambassador following the military takeover that ousted the country's elected president.
Niger’s junta states that this announcement was an improvement for the their territory and the respect of their sovereignty, as it put an end to neo-colonialist forces that were in the country. However, Macron said that the French military presence was at the request of the government of Niger at the time. French military cooperation with Niger had been suspended after the coup. The leaders of the junta said that Bazoum's government was not doing enough to contain the rebellion. The junta is now under sanctions by Western and regional African powers.
France also suspended military operations with Central African Republic, accusing its government of failing to stop a “massive” anti-French disinformation campaign.
Written by Paula Guerrero López
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