“France absolutely did not expect to be ousted from Niger (4th country…). 1/3 of uranium used by France comes from Niger
In 3 countries: coup —> the new junta asks France to get out —> asks Russia to come in.
“Last year, Niger became the hub of France’s” anti-jihadist” operations in the Sahel.
The mission was reconfigured after French forces quit Mali and Burkina Faso after falling out with the ruling juntas in those countries.”
De Gaulle would spit out his coffee if you told him that Fr lost all that.”
Padma de Pana