On July 26, Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detained by his personal guard, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani. France condemned the navy takeover, supporting "the authentic authorities" of its former colony. The navy, on their half, halted gold and uranium exports to France, blocked French media and denounced a number of protection pacts …
On July 26, Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detained by his personal guard, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani. France condemned the navy takeover, supporting “the authentic authorities” of its former colony.
The navy, on their half, halted gold and uranium exports to France, blocked French media and denounced a number of protection pacts with Paris.
Moreover, they demanded in mid-August that French forces depart the nation by early September. Mass rallies demanding the entire withdrawal of French troops from Niger have been happening within the nation ever since.
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