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.
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.