France and Italy have decided to evacuate their citizens and other Europeans from Niger following a coup that toppled President Mohammed Bazoom. The decision has sparked reactions from residents in Niger's capital, Niamey, with some criticizing the move and blaming French politicians for the situation. The coup in Niger has raised concerns among Western countries trying to contain the jihadist insurgency in the Sahel region. France had previously deployed troops in the region but had to refocus its mission on Niger after falling out with the juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso.

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