Niger's military Regime has called for a "negotiated framework" with France to coordinate the withdrawal of French troops, in response to French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of a withdrawal by the end of the year. The regime is awaiting official actions from the French authorities, but the French ambassador has not yet left Niger. The regime had previously demanded the withdrawal of French troops in August, following a coup in July. France cited the new leaders' lack of interest in fighting terrorism as the reason for ending military cooperation. Niger continues to face a dire security situation with rising violence.

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