French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France's ambassador is staying at his post in Niger despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta, speaking out firmly against the coup leaders while insisting that France is not Niger's enemy.
Since ousting Niger's democratically elected president a month ago, the junta has been exploiting grievances among the population toward former colonial ruler France, and has turned to Russian mercenary group Wagner for help.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
French Ambassador Sylvain Itte was asked to leave Niger within 48 hours in a letter Friday from the Nigerien Foreign Ministry that accused him of ignoring an invitation for a meeting with the ministry. The letter also cited "actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger." "One shouldn't give in to the narrative used by the coup leaders that consists of saying France has become our enemy," Macron said Monday.
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