Breaking News 2 African Nations Have Been Hit With Military Coups In The Past Month
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France to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron announces that France will recall its ambassador from Niger, with plans to withdraw its military contingent in the coming months.
French Barkhane Air Force mechanics maintain a Mirage 2000 on the Niamey, Niger base on June 5, 2021 (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)
Macron stated, "The Ambassador in Niamey, along with all embassy staff, will be repatriated to France in the forthcoming weeks or months."
Macron said that France plans to orchestrate the withdrawal of its troops from Niger in the upcoming weeks or months, with the French military personnel returning to France by the conclusion of 2023.
"I held discussions with President Mohamed Bazoum today and conveyed France's decision to recall our ambassador... We will also terminate our military collaboration with the current Nigerien authorities, as their primary focus is no longer counterterrorism. This signifies the conclusion of our partnership. The withdrawal of our troops will be systematically organized over the coming weeks or months, with our troops returning before the year's end," Macron informed TF1, a French broadcaster.
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France to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron announces that France will recall its ambassador from Niger, with plans to withdraw its military contingent in the coming months.
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