The junta, which took control of Niger's government following a coup earlier this year, has made several moves which cement its position as the publics popular leadership. The Ambassadors from the mentioned countries have been declared persona non grata and ordered to leave the country after several days discussion.
France, Germany, and the United States have expressed strong objections to the decision, calling it unjustified and detrimental to diplomatic relations. They have condemned the move as a violation of international norms and have demanded a reversal of the decision. France has repeatedly threatened to invade Niger, and has pressured other nations in the ECOWAS group and region, to fight their battles for them.
Nigeria, despite being a regional neighbor, has therefore also been targeted in this expulsion, signaling a complex political situation in the region. This follows Nigerias own tension where several military personnel were killed in the north of Nigeria earlier today.
The international community is closely watching this development, as it not only strains diplomatic ties but also signifies the first steps in Niger determining its own future without the colonial grips of the past.
