French President Emmanuel Macron accused Military rulers in Niger of holding the French ambassador "hostage" in the French embassy and blocking food deliveries to the mission. The military leaders had asked the ambassador to leave the country after overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum, but the French government refused to comply. Macron stated that he would consult with President Bazoum, the legitimate authority, on the matter. The EU has also backed France's stance and does not recognize the military regime in Niger. The Sahel region has experienced a series of coups in recent years.

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