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France ready to support ECOWAS military action in Niger – Macron
Paris will continue condemning the coup and supporting Bazoum, who remains Niamey’s legitimate ruler, the French president insists
France ready to support ECOWAS military action in Niger – Macron
FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum prior to a working lunch at the Elysee Palace on February 16, 2023 in Paris, France. © Chesnot / Getty Images
Paris will back any military action by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Niger to restore the rule of ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.

Macron made the comment in response to the expulsion of French Ambassador Sylvain Itte from Niamey by the new military government that seized power in a coup last month.

The Nigerien Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the envoy had 48 hours to leave the country for refusing to meet with the new military rulers and for “other actions of the French Government contrary to the interests of Niger.”

Speaking to diplomats in Paris about French foreign policy on Monday, Macron stated that, despite the coup leaders’ order, the ambassador would remain in Niger.

“France and its diplomats have faced particularly difficult situations in some countries in recent months, from Sudan, where France has been exemplary, to Niger at this very moment, and I applaud your colleague and your colleagues who are listening from their posts,” he said.

The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, has been attempting to negotiate with Niger’s coup leaders, but has warned that, if diplomatic efforts fail, troops would be sent to Niamey to restore democratic rule.

Macron called Bazoum’s decision not to resign, which has kept him under house arrest since the July 26 coup, “courageous” on Monday.

France would not change its stance on condemning the coup and supporting Bazoum, the French president insisted, emphasizing that the ousted leader had been democratically elected.

“I think our policy is the right one. It’s based on the courage of President Bazoum, and on the commitments of our ambassador on the ground who is remaining despite all the pressure, despite all the declarations made by the illegitimate authorities,” said Macron.

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Meanwhile, hundreds of supporters of the military rulers reportedly rallied on Saturday near a French military base in the capital, Niamey, calling for the removal of the soldiers, while accusing Paris of meddling in the country’s affairs.

France still has 1,500 soldiers in its former French colony, its last remaining ally in the Sahel region in the fight against jihadist insurgencies.

Earlier this month, Niger’s new rulers announced the cancellation of five military treaties with France. However, Paris insisted on carrying out the cooperation agreements, claiming they were signed with the country’s “legitimate authorities.”

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Who send France?

KanwuliaExtra:
Who send France?

So after Lybia France is readying itself to destroy another country? It is incredibly angering how much suffering the West causes in the rest of the World. I hope that the Wagner forces will show thos wannabe Napoleon the way out of Africa. Stop to the expoloitation of Africa / Soutamerica and Asia.

Bola the cocaine sniffing espionage ajasco is bleating to go to war .

What are they still waiting for?

France should rather support Niger to eradicate poverty

Good one

MuslimPegan:
Bola the cocaine sniffing espionage ajasco is bleating to go to war .

It's a known fact that France is behind this Ecowas stupidity. Unfortunately, most of those presidents are themselves corrupt and have questionable government. Be mindful that the citizens of those countries does not support such folly.

The people of Niger are asking the French to leave, and they are doing it so peacefully.
If someone ask you to leave his house, then leave his house!

The heading is wrong.
France has the full backing of ECOWAS to attack Niger.
Let them lead the battle ECOWAS will follow from a distance.
You fvck your girl you no call me your girl starts to knack another guy you want me to lead the fight to fight the guy where does that happen?

Horus:
The people are asking the French to leave, and they are doing it so peacefully.
If someone ask you to leave his house, then leave his house!

'restore democratic rule'... by starting a war... Where have I heard this before.. !!!! They produce URANIUM used in french power generation..... It's all about the mines and minerals, yet again !! He'll be in for a nasty suprise me thinks (and hopes)

Illiterate Obidients where una dey

France is helping you to destroy your people

Whalis:
The heading is wrong.
France has the full backing of ECOWAS to attack Niger.
Let them lead the battle ECOWAS will follow from a distance.
You fvck your girl you no call me your girl starts to knack another guy you want me to lead the fight to fight the guy where does that happen?

For centuries, France has been stealing Africa and killing the Africans. France is merely a vulgar barbaric gang of thieves and murderers masquerading as a country.
But enough is enough. The African countries are fed up. They no longer want their wealth to be stolen by France and their people being killed by France. They want all the French squatters (both armed and unarmed) out of not only Niger but of all Africa.

Allow Niger breath..

WeddingParol:
France is helping you to destroy your people

SEND IN THE FRENCH FIRST! There is no reason for Blacks to be first in line to fight wars for england and the French

Macron is trying to lure Africans into his own war. Never trust the frenchs, they are extremely cunning and they move like snakes

Horus:
Macron is trying to lure Africans into his own war. Never trust the frenchs, they are extremely cunning and they move like snakes

idiots

They should go in by themselves. Algeria, Morocco and other Northern African white looking francophone countries can lend their support. They should leave black Africa out of their wahala with Niger Republic.

opamoses1:
They should go in by themselves. Algeria, Morocco and other Northern African white looking francophone countries can lend their support. They should leave black Africa out of their wahala with Niger Republic.

Just as Ukranians are encouraged to fight and die for western interests, so too are Africans

Let's see

LikeAking:
Allow Niger breath..

These white colonials need to face facts. Your white colonial days are over especially in Africa and the Arab countries. Time is No Longer on your side.

slivertongue:
France should rather support Niger to eradicate poverty

The Short man will do anything to continue the looting of Niger's resources

Ladyclara002:
Let's see

The ECOWAS should negotiate with Niger for a peaceful resolution of the crisis and never do the bidding of France and the western neocolonialists. Period

Tinubu will surely go for this war.

The meeting will Biden will seal the war.

They will promise to supply him arms and encourage him to go ahead.


Tinubu will loose the North if he goes to war with Niger

Built2last:
Tinubu will surely go for this war.

The meeting will Biden will seal the war.

They will promise to supply him arms and encourage him to go ahead.


Tinubu will loose the North if he goes to war with Niger

I am sure he would loose everything not only the north

YORUBA ABOUT TO BETRAY ECOWAS, VIA AIDING COLONIALIST TO ATTACK MEMBER STATE.

hammerT:
YORUBA ABOUT TO BETRAY ECOWAS, VIA AIDING COLONIALIST TO ATTACK MEMBER STATE.

Exactly we are about to witness the true face of colonialism. This countries will expose themselves which might open the eyes of every Africans/Nigerians