France to pull its ambassador and soldiers from Niger
France had stationed thousands of troops in the region at the request of African leaders to fight jihadist groups.
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France had stationed thousands of troops in the region at the request of African leaders to fight jihadist groups.
Macron said the post-coup authorities "no longer wanted to fight against terrorism".
Niger Coup: France To Withdraw Troops And Ambassador Who 'Refused To Quit' - Macron
Niger's coup leaders are demanding a "negotiated framework" for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops, which Paris says will be completed by the end of the year.
Niger's coup leaders are demanding a "negotiated framework" for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops, which Paris says will be completed by the end of the year.Macron, who had sought to make a special ally of Niger, said military cooperation was "over" and French troops would withdraw in "the months and weeks to come" with a full pullout "by the end of the year".