Niger’s military rulers have said a first convoy of French troops will on Tuesday begin preparations to leave the Sahel country, after the leaders of a coup ordered them out. For the full article, click here.
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Macron Pulls the Plug: 1500 French Troops To Leave Niger – The European Conservative
French President Emmanuel Macron wants over 1,500 military personnel currently stationed in post-coup Niger to have exited the country by the end of the year. For the full article, click here.
President Biden Calls for the Immediate Release of Niger’s President – AntiWar
President Biden on Thursday called for the immediate release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, who’s been detained since being ousted by a military coup last week. For the full article, click here.
Meloni and Macron at Loggerheads Over Niger Strategy – The European Conservative
While happy to support the Western foreign policy agenda on Ukraine and Taiwan, the Meloni administration’s anti-colonial line regarding Africa is now clashing with French strategic interests over how to respond to the Niger crisis. For the full article, click...
Niger Coup Blows Holes in EU and U.S. Sahel Strategy – The European Conservative
EU and American foreign policy in the Sahel region was turned upside down Wednesday, July 27th, after disgruntled members of the Nigerien military detained the country’s pro-western president Mohamed Bazoum in what appears to be an ongoing coup attempt. For the full...