French troops to leave Niger before 2024

Niger’s army stated that French troops based in the turmoil-stricken African country would leave prior to next year, reports Africa News.

France had 1,500 troops in the country as part of the fight against Islamist insurgencies as the Sahel region has been a hotbed for them. 

The Nigerien Armed Forces noted on December 13 that, “By December 22, all French soldiers and their logistical (equipment) will have definitively left Niger”, therefore in time for Christmas.

Africa News