US President Joe Biden has signed a bill providing Ukraine with billions of dollars in new aid for its war with Russia, marking a rare…
The Prime Minister appointed by the military junta in Niger has said that talks are underway in order for the French Forces based in his country to withdraw quickly. The Prime Minister also expressed his hope that a partnership with France will be maintained.
Recalling that the government of Niger denounced the military agreements with Paris, Ali Mahaman Lamin Zain said that the French Forces are illegally in his country and that the ongoing talks will allow them to withdraw very quickly.
France does not recognize the legitimacy of the military junta that took over Niger after the July 26 coup. About 1,500 French soldiers are stationed in Niger, taking part in the effort to counter the jihadists, as part of bilateral military agreements.
On August 3, however, the military denounced many of these deals, then revoked the diplomatic immunity of the French ambassador in Niamey and demanded he leave the country.
France insists that it does not recognize the new authorities and will not implement their decisions, whether they concern the soldiers or its ambassador.
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people took part in demonstrations in Niamey, calling for the withdrawal of French Forces.
Source: APA MPA
Also read: Macron | Baghdad security conference to be held in November in the Middle East
READ MORE
United Kingdom | Increase in defence spending
Britain will gradually increase its defence spending to reach 2.5% of GDP by 2030, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced…
Armenia – Azerbaijan | Border demarcation is underway
An important step for the diplomatic relations of Armenia and Azerbaijan is underway with the demarcation of their common border.
A reluctant alliance? A different approach to French – Serbian defence relations
It has only been a few months since Croatia started receiving the first of the Rafale fighter jets it ordered from France.
Elliniko | 314 bombs buried at former airport
Over 300 bombs from the Second World War have been found at the old airport of Athens in Elliniko. The news about the said…
Agamemnon | The new Astute-class HMS nuclear submarine of the Royal Navy
The British Royal Navy has named the newly-built Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine HMS Agamemnon. Doing so, the…
NSPA | Awards first C-sUAS multinational contract in NATO’s history
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has approved the first Counter-small UAS (C-sUAS) procurement framework agreement…
USA | Signs bill on military aid to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has signed a bill providing Ukraine with billions of dollars in new aid for its war with Russia, marking a rare…
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
On this day, 109 years ago, the genocide of the Armenian people by the Ottoman Empire began, with April 24 being the day of…