French ambassador remains in Niger, defying junta's orders to leave
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that his ambassador to Niger would remain at his post, despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta.
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to make a surprise trip to riot-hit New Caledonia, the French Pacific territory that has been gripped by days of deadly unrest and where indigenous people have long sought independence.
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Despite an order from Nigerβs junta for the French ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours, French President Emmanuel Macron has said they will stay.
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