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Demonstrators gather outside the French embassy in Niger on July 30, ahead of a military coup. Photo: AFP

Niger's military rulers orders French ambassador to leave country

Ambassador given 48 hours to leave, but Paris says demand has no basis

August 26, 2023| AFP
AFP file photo of billowing smoke as supporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces attack the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), the party of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, in Niamey on July 27, 2023.

Niger closes airspace over 'threat of intervention' as junta defies deadline

Paris has warned foreign aid could be pulled if Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated

August 7, 2023| AFP