France to withdraw troops from Niger by end of 2023 after coup d'état

France will end its military presence and cooperation with Niger after a military coup removed the democratically elected president.
Around 1,500 French troops will withdraw from Niger by the end of 2023 in coordination with coup leaders.
France is also recalling its ambassador from Niger due to escalating tensions with the junta.
The withdrawal marks a decline in French influence in West Africa following previous troop departures from Mali and Burkina Faso.
The decision could impact counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel region as well as the future of American troops based in Niger.