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EKO HOT BLOG reports that France has announced the initial withdrawal of its military personnel stationed in the Niger Republic. This decision was made following a disagreement with the military junta that has been in power since the coup in late July, Naija News understands. The process of withdrawal of the France troops is anticipated to span a duration of three months. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – Balarabe Speaks Out All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC Declares MohBad: Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Others For 21 Days “We will begin our disengagement operation this week, in good order, safely and in coordination with the Nigeriens,” the military headquarters said in a statement released on Wednesday. This news platform reports that the announcement comes a week after France’s ambassador to Niamey returned home under pressure from the regime. Recall that President of France, Emmanuel Macron, had announced on September 24 the withdrawal of 1,400 French troops “by the end of the year,” saying that the Paris soldiers were in Niger as part of a wider fight against jihadists across the Sahel region. French broadcaster, RFI reports that some 400 are deployed alongside local troops in the northwestern town of Ouallam, near Niger’s borders with Burkina Faso and Mali. The “three borders” zone is known as a haven for the Islamic State group. According to the military headquarters, soldiers who are withdrawing from the area will require protection in order to safely leave their exposed forward positions. This may involve receiving air support from the larger force stationed at an airbase outside the capital city of Niamey. The troops have been living in a state of uncertainty ever since the junta began demanding their departure. They have been facing irregular supplies of food and frequent demonstrations against the French outside the Niamey base. Following a request from Mali’s military regime, which was born out of a coup, France had increased its presence in Niger. This included the addition of armoured vehicles and helicopters to the already deployed drones and fighter jets. FURTHER READING BREAKING: Gunmen Storm Katsina University, Abduct Female Students JUST IN: Senate Confirms Nomination Of Three Ministers Kano Governor, Yusuf Issues Fresh 116 Appointments, Aides Rise Above 400 Now, the French troops will have to withdraw either through Benin to the south, which is in conflict with the junta in Niamey, or through Chad to the east, where France’s headquarters for the Sahel theatre is located. Click to watch our video of the week https://youtu.be/RHJzMaN-07I?si=Eg0HnMkxDg4PzZi5

Coup: France Withdraws First Batch Of Troops From Niger After Fallout

EKO HOT BLOG reports that France has announced the initial withdrawal of its military personnel stationed in the Niger Republic. This decision was made following a...

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Tragedy As Boats Carrying Over 70 Passengers Capsize In Niger, Kebbi

Eko Hot Blog reports that separate boat accidents in Niger and Kebbi States, on Monday, drowned at least 52 passengers who are presumed dead. The Niger...

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Coup: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Sign Security Treaty To Counter ECOWAS

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a new twist to counter ECOWAS, three West African countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all under military...

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Tears As Victims Of Niger Boat Mishap Are Laid To Rest (Photos)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that victims of the passenger boat mishap that happened in Gbajibo, a community in the Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger...

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US Moves Military Bases In Niger

Eko Hot Blog reports that despite the US suspension of intelligence and reconnaissance missions in Niger since the July 26, coup, it still sustains its military...

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Coup: Thousands Protest In Niger’s Capital, Demand Withdrawal Of French Troop (Photos)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that thousands rallied Saturday in Niger’s capital Niamey to demand that former colonial ruler France withdraw its troops as sought by a...

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France Reacts As Coup Leaders Direct Ambassador To Leave Niger

EKO HOT BLOG reports that France has reacted to the directives of coup leaders in the Niger Republic asking its Ambassador, Sylvain Itte, in the...

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We’ll Avenge Killing Of Our Troops In Niger State – Defence Chief

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa has said the death of soldiers killed by bandits in Niger State will...

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Niger Coup Leaders Form Alliance With Burkina Faso, Mali Against ECOWAS

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the coup leaders in Niger Republic have announced a military alliance with neighboring nations of Burkina Faso and Mali whose current...

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JUST IN: Defence Minister, Matawalle, Others Present As Military Buries 22 Officers Killed In Niger (Full List)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Military Cemetery in Abuja hosted a mournful crowd as family and friends joined the military to bury officers who...

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Coup: France Withdraws First Batch Of Troops From Niger After Fallout

Tragedy As Boats Carrying Over 70 Passengers Capsize In Niger, Kebbi

Coup: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Sign Security Treaty To Counter ECOWAS

Tears As Victims Of Niger Boat Mishap Are Laid To Rest (Photos)

US Moves Military Bases In Niger

Coup: Thousands Protest In Niger’s Capital, Demand Withdrawal Of French Troop (Photos)

France Reacts As Coup Leaders Direct Ambassador To Leave Niger

We’ll Avenge Killing Of Our Troops In Niger State – Defence Chief

Niger Coup Leaders Form Alliance With Burkina Faso, Mali Against ECOWAS

JUST IN: Defence Minister, Matawalle, Others Present As Military Buries 22 Officers Killed In Niger (Full List)