France to begin pulling out troops from Niger this week
Paris says it is unable to work with putschists, leaving efforts to counter Islamists in Sahel in disarray France will begin withdrawing troops from Niger...
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France’s departure from Niger reflects years of failure in its former colonies
Niger is only the latest of several west African countries to reject France’s long-standing attempts to interfere in the Sahel When the French president, Emmanuel...
Allies of Niger’s deposed president see hope in French retreat
Advisers of detained Mohamed Bazoum say French withdrawal removes coup leaders’ pretext for power grab Aides and supporters of Niger’s deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum, have...
France to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger
Emmanuel Macron says he will consult coup leaders on withdrawal after two months of defying their expulsion order France will withdraw its ambassador from Niger...
France accused of attack on press freedom after journalist arrest
Ariane Lavrilleux, who reported on leaked documents alleging French intelligence used to target civilians in Egypt, is in custody France has been accused of an...
Morocco earthquake: Macron tries to soothe tensions after frosty response to offer of aid
French president addresses Moroccans directly amid political rift between Rabat and Paris The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has attempted to soothe tensions with Morocco over...
Morocco earthquake: France ‘ready to help’ despite frosty diplomatic relations
France offers €5m to assist disaster relief efforts amid political rift between Rabat and Paris France’s foreign minister has said it is up to Morocco...
Algeria says its coastguard fired warning shots before killing jetski riders
Defence ministry releases its version of events five days after two dual French-Moroccan men were shot dead on entering Algerian waters Algeria’s defence ministry has...
Thousands rally in Niger seeking withdrawal of French troops
Demonstrators gather near base housing French soldiers as military junta accuses Paris of interference Thousands of protesters rallied in Niger’s capital Niamey to call for...
Niger coup leaders give French ambassador 48 hours to leave country
The ultimatum was rejected by France’s foreign ministry, which said it did not recognise the junta’s authority Niger’s junta said on Friday it had ordered...
