The announcement follows criticism from the entertainment industry regarding a recent French decision to prohibit all partnerships with artists from these African nations.
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Benin accused of allowing France to deploy its troops and war materiel in the country in preparation for aggression
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The military coup that overthrew Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 has proven as resolute as it was swift. In the wake of the government’s rapid overthrow, Niger’s military administration has resisted diplomatic overtures from the US, other world powers and regional blocs aimed at restoring the country’s constitutional order, and has actively worked
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Radio Omega broadcasted an interview with Ousmane Abdoul Moumouni, the spokesperson for a newly-formed Nigerien group advocating for the return of President Mohamed Bazoum to power
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In a statement broadcast on state television overnight, the junta reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of French troops from its territory
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Niger’s military leadership has officially reactivated the nation’s airspace for all commercial flights after the airspace was closed on August 6th following their seizure of power in a coup, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the transport ministry on Monday. The closure had compelled Air France and other European airlines to halt certain flights and
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Thousands rally in Niger seeking withdrawal of French troops
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France says it is ready to respond to attacks in Niger
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Reports ‘supposedly carried by’ French news agency are false, should be treated as ‘fake news’.
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Niger’s junta has revoked the diplomatic immunity of the French ambassador, Sylvain Itte, and ordered the police to expel him from the country
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