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How is France and Niger's standoff likely to end? | Inside Story
Niger’s coup leaders and France are in a stand-off. The military wants to cut ties with the former colonial power. President Emmanuel Macron refuses to recognise their takeover. So how might this end? Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault Guests: In Paris, Nicolas Normand, a former French Ambassador to Mali, Senegal and Republic of the Congo. In Abuja, Kabir Adamu, Managing Director at Beacon Consulting risk management…
Niger's Mohamed Bazoum faces 'high treason' charges: Reports
Niger military leader says it will prosecute President Bazoum for ‘high treason’. Niger’s military council says the deposed president will also be prosecuted for undermining national security. The statement – which was broadcast on national television, detailed multiple charges against Bazoum. Bazoum was deposed and arrested after the military took power by force. Niger’s military leaders have rejected diplomatic efforts by ECOWAS, the AU &…