France Denies Niger’s Accusation It Orchestrated Failed Military Mutiny
The junta said it compiled substantial evidence and may take the case to international courts after suppressing the mutiny within hours.
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Nearly a week after the mutiny that shook Niger, authorities in Niamey are accusing France and its “African proxies” of being responsible for the attempted coup of August 29. This is a familiar refrain since the military takeover of Niger in 2023, but this time it doesn't name the countries previously accused, such as Chad. Harold Girard, regional correspondent for France 24, explains.
Nigerian authorities announced that they have compiled "substantial documentation", which implies Emmanuel Macron's regime being in charge of a wide network of collusions to destabilize the country
Failed Niger coup: FG denies Nigeria’s Involvement
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria supported a failed attempt to overthrow the government of Niger Republic, insisting that the country remains opposed to military coups and other unconstitutional changes of government. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made the clarification in a statement issued on Thursday, describing the claims […]
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