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Niger coup leaders end security deals with France

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August 2, 2023

Niger’s new military junta has said it is severing military agreements with France, the country's former colonial ruler. This comes a day after large pro-coup protests in the capital Niamey saw a spike in anti-French sentiment. Meanwhile, discussions between the coup leaders and an ECOWAS delegation have stalled.

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