Index to Nigerian NewspapersFrance to Pull Troops Out of Niger Following Coup
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Our Reporter
Monday, September 25, 2023, pg.5
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France to Pull Troops Out of Niger Following Coup France plans to withdraw 1,500 troops from Niger following a July coup, a significant blow to French influence and counter-insurgency operations in the Sahel region. Macron refuses to recognize the junta as Niger's legitimate authority and will coordinate troop withdrawal with coup leaders. France's military base in Niger has become a hub of anti-French protests. Our Reporter | Coup/Niger | ThisDay Newspaper | Monday, September 25, 2023 |