Niger coup

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that Paris will end its military presence in Niger by the end of 2023, CNN reported.

France is reportedly in discussions with the military of Niger over the possible withdrawal of its troops from the West African country.

US is "incredibly dismayed" by the reports that Niger military junta is planning to prosecute ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum.

Coup leaders in Niger have said that they are willing to resolve a standoff with West Africa's regional bloc through diplomacy.

Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired.

Following the military coup in Niger, the French Government evacuated over 990 of its citizens including Indian nationals

French Foreign Ministry on Tuesday announced that it is preparing to evacuate its citizens and people of European nations