The end of Franceafrique? Mali leaves Francophonie organisation
Mali's foreign minister has announced that the country will leave the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), following Niger and Burkina Faso.
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Out of Africa: ‘Macron folds to leave Russia with the best hand’
Marking perhaps the inglorious end to France's lengthy imperial connections with Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron's Defence Council will cut the country's…
French troops withdraw from Niger
France has started to withdraw its troops based in Niger.
France cuts aid to Burkina Faso over support for Niger coup
French officials have announced that France will no longer send development aid to Burkina Faso after the West African country backed the ongoing military coup in…
Mali, Burkina Faso threaten war against nations challenging Niger coup
Attempts to undermine the military coup in Niger will be seen as "a declaration of war", junta governments operating in Mali and Burkina Faso have stated
Niger soldiers claim military coup after President is detained
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have seized control of the West African nation after President Mohamed Bazoum was detained by the presidential guard.