President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger

France has announced that it will end its military presence in Niger and recall its ambassador after the country's democratically elected president was overthrown in a coup. This decision comes as a blow to France's policy in Africa, following the withdrawal of troops from Mali and Burkina Faso after coups there. France had stationed thousands of troops in the region to combat jihadist groups. Tensions between France and Niger have been escalating, with Macron stating that diplomats were surviving on military rations. The troops will be gradually withdrawn, likely by the end of the year.