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The French ambassador to Niger was “held hostage” in the embassy, ​​according to President Macron

The French ambassador to Niger was “held hostage” in the embassy, ​​according to President Macron

President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France’s envoy to Niger is living as a hostage in the French embassy and accused the military rulers of blocking the delivery of food to the mission. Posted in: 15/09/2023 – 19:04 1 min The ambassador lives on “military rations”, Macron he told… Read More »The French ambassador to Niger was “held hostage” in the embassy, ​​according to President Macron

Niger’s junta closes airspace and accuses neighboring nations of invasion plans

Niger’s junta closes airspace and accuses neighboring nations of invasion plans

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Leaders of the West African regional bloc said Monday they would meet later this week to discuss next steps after Niger. the military junta challenged a deadline reinstate the country’s ousted president while his mutinous soldiers closed the country’s airspace and accused foreign powers of plotting… Read More »Niger’s junta closes airspace and accuses neighboring nations of invasion plans

Niger crisis deepens as European nations evacuate, coup leaders backed by other juntas

Niger crisis deepens as European nations evacuate, coup leaders backed by other juntas

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) – France, Italy and Spain announced evacuations from Niger on Tuesday for their citizens and other European citizens, concerned about the risk of being caught in a military coup that won the support of three other nations of West Africa also ruled by mutinous soldiers. France’s Foreign… Read More »Niger crisis deepens as European nations evacuate, coup leaders backed by other juntas

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