Sylvain Itte
France will End its Military Presence in Niger and Bring Back its Ambassador
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that Paris will end its military presence in Niger by the end of 2023, CNN reported.
He also announced that he has decided to bring back the country's Ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, to France
The development comes amid high tensions between the two nations since the military junta seized power in Niger in July.
Macron said the French Ambassador would Remain in Niger despite Pressure from the Junta to leave
France's ambassador to Niger will remain in the country despite pressure to leave by the leaders of the recent coup, President Emmanuel Macron told diplomats on Monday, Reuters reported.
Macron also reiterated France's support for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum, whose decision not to resign Macron called brave.
Niger’s Junta asks the French Ambassador to leave the country
Niger's military junta has asked the French ambassador to depart from the country. The move further escalates the international crisis in the West African nation after a coup that deposed the democratically elected president, Al Jazeera reported.