Protesters' Threats Target French Military Base and Embassy in Niger
Supporters of the military administration in Niger rallied near the French military base in Niamey, protesting against the presence of French troops and accusing France of interfering in the country's affairs. Protesters threatened to storm the French Embassy and military base if French troops and the ambassador do not leave the country. This comes after the military administration issued an ultimatum for the French ambassador to leave, claiming that the French government's actions were contrary to Niger's interests. France maintains about 1,500 personnel in Niger as part of a counter-insurgency force in the Sahel region.