The military rulers in Niger, who took over control on July 26, have ordered the French ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours. This decision was announced by the Nigerien Minister of Foreign Affairs in a statement released on Friday. Apexnewsgh.com report
The reason behind this expulsion order is currently not specified. It is worth noting that France has had a significant military presence in the region, providing support in the fight against terrorist groups. The expulsion of the French ambassador may strain the relationship between Niger and France, and further developments will be closely observed.
The decision to expel the French ambassador is indeed linked to the refusal of the ambassador to attend a meeting and other perceived actions by the French government contrary to the interests of Niger.
The statement also mentions previous statements and demonstrations that have been hostile towards France since the military takeover in Niger. These recent developments further underscore the strained relationship between the two countries.
The military leaders in Niger accuse France of wanting to intervene militarily in order to reinstate the deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum.
They argue that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has imposed economic sanctions on Niger following the coup, is under the influence of France. The presence of French troops in Niger, around 1,500 in number, is primarily aimed at assisting in the fight against jihadist groups in the Sahel region. The situation is complex, and the expulsion of the French ambassador may heighten tensions between Niger and France, impacting the security cooperation between the two countries.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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