Niger’s military government has officially withdrawn from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), deepening its break from France, its former colonial power. The move follows the country’s suspension from the 88-member group after last July’s coup, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The OIF had demanded Bazoum’s release and a return to democratic rule—demands Niger’s… Read More »Niger Exits International Organization of French-speaking Nations
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