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Sahel: US military resumes surveillance flights over NigerF

The United States has resumed surveillance flights over Niger that were halted in the wake of the military takeover there but other activities remain paused, a spokeswoman said Thursday.  "We can confirm that US forces in Niger commenced ISR flights to monitor for...
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Niger cancels 1,000 diplomatic passports from ousted regimeF

The new military rulers of Niger have cancelled more than 990 diplomatic passports held by nationals and foreigners linked to the ousted regime. The foreign ministry has written to notify diplomatic representations in Niger that the passports are now "lapsed",...
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Niger: Anti-France groups maintain pressure, want France outF

"Macron, get out of our house," thousands of young demonstrators chant to the rhythm of reggae, making plain their demand for French soldiers to leave Niger. Rallies to protest the 1,500-strong French military presence have attracted tens of thousands of people to the...
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Niger says France is planning to intervene to launch counter-coupF

Niger's military regime, which took power in July, accused France of deploying forces in several West African countries with a view to "military intervention". "France continues to deploy its forces in several ECOWAS   (Economic Community of West African States)...
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