France's ambassador leaves Niger after standoff with junta
France's ambassador in Niger was flown out of the country early on Wednesday morning, its presidency confirmed, around one month after the military government ordered his expulsion. The junta that seized power in a July coup ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country within 48 hours at the end of August in response to what they called actions by France "contrary to the interests of Niger".But the order was at first ignored by France, who has refused to recognise the coup leaders
Source: yahoo.com
