Niger expects quick French withdrawal
Niger's military-appointed prime minister Ali Lamine Zeine says French forces are in the country illegally Read Full Article at RT.com
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Niger's military-appointed prime minister Ali Lamine Zeine says French forces are in the country illegally Read Full Article at RT.com
Nigeriens continue protests against France's military presence in the West African country for the third day in a row.
Today, as you can see, it continues, and it will continue tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. It will continue forever until those morons leave because they're at a Niger military base. Their media lie and say it's a French base, but it's not -- it's a base of Niger, of Niger! They're here illegal
The foreign minister of France has reiterated her country's commitment to maintaining troops in Niger and keeping the French ambassador in place.
Niger's police has been instructed to proceed with the expulsion of French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte, after the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum granted to him, said an official statement broadcast on national radio on Thursday.