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Niger security was under foreigners: Defence minister

Niger security was under foreigners: Defence minister

Niger's security was under the control of foreign forces until the military coup of July 2023, the West African nation's defence minister has said.

Chad cuts military ties with France to 'assert full sovereignty'

Chad cuts military ties with France to 'assert full sovereignty'

Chad now joins other Sahel countries including Niger and Mali in ending security and defence partnerships with their former colonial ruler.

Nigeria denies welcoming troops ejected from Niger

Nigeria denies welcoming troops ejected from Niger

The Nigerian government has denied reports that it has welcomed foreign troops ejected from the neighbouring Niger.

French troops to stay in Chad after exit from Niger - Macron's envoy

French troops to stay in Chad after exit from Niger - Macron's envoy

Around 1,000 French troops are stationed in Chad, one of a dwindling number of French allies in the region.

Last French troops exit Niger

Last French troops exit Niger

The French troops were forced to leave Mali and Burkina Faso following military takeovers in those countries too.

400 French troops to leave Niger in first batch: Junta

400 French troops to leave Niger in first batch: Junta

The withdrawal of the French troops from Niger comes amid deteriorating relations between the junta and its former colonial ruler France over July's coup