Niger's military rulers say French army's exit operation starts Tuesday

Niamey, Niger (AFP) Oct 9, 2023

Niger's military rulers have said a first convoy of French troops will on Tuesday begin preparations to leave the Sahel country, after the leaders of a coup ordered them out. The announcement comes as Algeria decided to "postpone" mediation efforts to find a way out of the crisis. "Operations for the departure of the first convoy escorted by our defence and security forces will begin to