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Only a legitimate government can cut ties with us – France tells Niger Republic’s military junta

Only a legitimate government can cut ties with us - France tells Niger Republic

The French foreign ministry has reacted to report of the military junta in Niger Republic cutting ties with it and other countries.    France stated that the junta’s decision to scrap bilateral military pacts is invalid as only a “legitimate” leadership can do that. AFP reported that France’s foreign ministry …

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Niger coup: Junta claims overthrown Government has authorized France to carry out military strikes on presidential palace

Niger coup: Junta claims overthrown Government has authorized France to carry out military strikes on presidential palace

The military junta that seized power in Niger last week, has alleged that the ousted government has granted France permission to carry out strikes on the presidential palace with the aim of freeing President Mohamed Bazoum. This announcement came from Army Colonel Amadou Abdramane, one of the leaders of the …

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France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup

France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup

France and the European Union have cut off financial support to Niger after a coup toppled the West African country’s democratically elected president. Abdourahamane Tiani, a general who leads the country’s presidential guard, was declared the country’s new leader after President Mohamed Bazoum was detained earlier this week. In a …

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