President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that France would withdraw its ambassador and end its military presence in Niger by the end of 2023, marking the latest major development amid high tensions between the two countries since a military junta seized control of Niger in July.
The decision by Paris follows months of animosity and protests against the French presence in its former colony, with regular demonstrations in the capital Niamey.
This action severely undermines France’s efforts in countering jihadist activities across the broader Sahel region and diminishes Paris’ influence in the area.
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