France discussing withdrawal of 'certain military elements' from Niger

Paris (AFP) Sept 5, 2023

The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup, a defence ministry source said on Tuesday. There has been speculation that France will be forced into a full military pullout from Niger after the July 26 putsch, which ousted French ally President Mohamed Bazoum. Some 1,500 troops are deployed in Niger as part of Fr