French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that French troops in Niger will withdraw by the end of the year. This decision comes amid growing anti-French sentiment in the Sahel region and a two-month standoff between France and the military regime in Niger following a coup in July. In response to the news, residents in the capital city of Niamey expressed their desire for the French military to leave immediately, citing a lack of change and stating that they do not need their help. The French embassy in Niamey was attacked during anti-French protests, and Niger's new leaders had previously ordered France's ambassador to leave.

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