Niger accuses France of orchestrating failed coup attempt

Niger’s authorities have accused France of fueling an attempted
coup in the country at the end of August.

Government spokesman Soumana Boubakar said the operation was
organized by a broad network operating under the direction of
French President Emmanuel Macron.

On August 29, a group of military personnel reportedly attempted
to seize control of an airport, a military base, the presidential
palace and the national television station in Niamey, Niger’s
capital.

The authorities later announced that the attempted coup had been
thwarted and that control over key facilities had been
restored.

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