Niger: French and German ambassadors are ordered to leave the country

This 48-hour injunction from the new Nigerien government comes following the refusal of French diplomat Sylvain Itté to honor an invitation from the Nigerien Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an interview this Friday. in the process, the German ambassador to Niger was also ordered to liberate the country.

Response of the shepherd to the shepherdess. France and Germany are among the first countries to cut their aid to Niger after the overthrow of Mohamed Bazoum, who served the interests of France. also since August 26, Paris would have had in complicity with certain ECOWAS Heads of State, actions contrary to the interests of the Nigerien people, in particular the deployment of a certain military force in Niamey to restore the deposed president.

But Paris reacted shortly after the announcement, rejecting the request for the departure of its ambassador. According to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, «the putschists have no authority to make this request, as the ambassador’s approval comes solely from the legitimate elected authorities of Niger», those of President Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown on July 26.

The sovereign people of Niger themselves, at the start of the crisis, showed their hostility to France, present only on Nigerien soil for its interests to the detriment of the indigenous population.

What if France simply withdraws? the only thing that could possibly repair its weakened links (political, military and financial interference) over the years seems to be the «separation» with French-speaking Africa according to general opinion.

Angela OBIAKO