
Nigerian President Mohamed Bazoum a week ago declared that the military coup in Niger could have "catastrophic" consequences for the country, the Sahel region and the whole world, as it could subject the region to Russia's "influence" through the Wagner company's mercenaries.
He has called on the US government and the entire international community to help restore constitutional order.
The junta cancels military agreements with France
At the same time, it is noted that the coup plotters announced on Thursday night that they are revoking the validity of the military cooperation agreements concluded by the government they overthrew with France, including the "stationing" of French army detachments in the country and the "regime" of French forces. taking part in the anti-jihadist war, with a statement read by a junta on state television.
France has deployed 1,000 to 1,500 troops in Niger, tasked with training members of the country's armed forces and participating in operations against jihadists, members of organizations that pledge allegiance to either al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group.
"We will immediately retaliate if attacked "
The coup plotters even declared that they would retaliate "immediately" if there is an "attack or attempted attack" against the country by the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO), three days before the expiration of the regional organization's ultimatum to reset of the constitutional order.