Niger
French lycée in Niamey to close for good

Niger
AFD faces uncertain future in Niamey

France's AFD development agency, the last remaining symbol of the country's presence since the 2023 coup, is facing significant issues in Niger. The French ambassador to Niger will also leave his post in the coming months.

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Niger
Junta expels European EUCAP mission staff

On 26 January, the transitional government ordered the expulsion, within 72 hours, of some of the staff of the European Union mission in Niger, EUCAP Sahel Niger.

Niger
Niamey and Paris relations continue to deteriorate

The already poor relationship between the two countries has taken another turn for the worse. The junta has been blocking cooperation efforts and has now renounced a 1977 bilateral accord concerning a Franco-Nigerian cultural centre.

Niger
Junta turns away three French gendarmes at Niamey airport

On 21 October, Nigerien authorities denied entry to three French gendarmes who were due to report for duty at the French embassy in Niamey.