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France’s Choices in Niger Between Acquiescence to the Fait accompli and Secret Negotiations
What is the fate of French troops in Niger? A question worth asking after the announcement of the new prime…
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France’s Sarkozy Urges West to Get Real on Crimea
The former president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, 68, spoke to Le Figaro about his upcoming book, ‘The Time of Battles’,…
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Niger’s Military Rulers Accuse France of Unilaterally Releasing ‘Terrorists’
Niger’s new military rulers on Wednesday accused France, the country’s traditional ally, of having “unilaterally freed captured terrorists,” a term…
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Niger’s Junta Cancels Military Cooperation Agreements with France
The junta in Niger late Thursday overturned several military cooperation agreements with France, putting the fate of its former colonial…
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France to Evacuate Nationals From Niger Following Coup
France is planning to evacuate its citizens from Niger, where a military junta ousted the Nigerien president last week in…
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Niger Junta Accuses France of Plotting to ‘Intervene Militarily’
Bazoum, a western ally whose election just over two years ago was a watershed in Niger’s troubled history, was toppled…
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Niger Suspends Export of Uranium and Gold to France
Niger Republic has just suspended export of uranium and gold to France this Sunday with immediate effect. “We have uranium,…
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Thousands Defy Bans in France to Rally Against Police Violence
Thousands of French protesters have defied a ban to march in central Paris against police violence, a week after riots…
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