Published 17:40 IST, December 23rd 2023
France withdraws troops from Niger ending years of military presence in former colony
After facing significant resistance in Niger, France completed the withdrawal of its troops from the African nation on Friday.
![French soldiers disembark from a U.S. Air Force C130 cargo plane at Niamey, Niger base](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/download-2023-12-23T173905.477-170333338972616_9.webp)
French soldiers disembark from a U.S. Air Force C130 cargo plane at Niamey, Niger base | Image:
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17:40 IST, December 23rd 2023