Situation in Niger After Military Coup
On July 26, Niger's presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum. The guard's commander, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, proclaimed himself the country's new leader.

France Reportedly Says Niger Rebels Have No Authority to Ask Ambassador to Leave

© AFP 2023Nigerien soldiers stand guard as supporters of Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) gather for a demonstration in Niamey on August 11, 2023 near a French airbase in Niger.
Nigerien soldiers stand guard as supporters of Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) gather for a demonstration in Niamey on August 11, 2023 near a French airbase in Niger. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 26.08.2023
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Following the coup, anti-French sentiment in Niger intensified, with numerous demonstrations outside the French base demanding that the former colonial master of Niger end its military presence in the country
France took note of Niger’s request to ambassador to leave the country made on Friday, believes that rebels have no authority to make such decisions, the French media reported, citing the French Foreign Ministry.
Earlier in the day, the Foreign Ministry of Niger on Friday decided to deprive French ambassador Sylvain Itte of agreement and ask him to leave the country within 48 hours.
France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks with US President Joe Biden - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 19.08.2023
Situation in Niger After Military Coup
Tensions Growing Between France, US Over Military Takeover in Niger, Reports Say
In late July, Niger's military announced on national television the ouster of the country's president, Mohamed Bazoum. Leaders of most Western countries, including France and the regional organization ECOWAS, condemned the coup.
On August 10, the coup leader Abdourahmane Tchiani signed a decree forming a new transitional government. It included 20 ministers, both military and civilian.
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