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The French disconnection: a retreat from Niger

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This chapter examines the changing dynamics of the arms trade and military presence in Africa, focusing on France's response to the recent coup in Niger. It details the pressures on French forces to withdraw and the implications of the French President's decision to recall diplomats, signaling a new phase in diplomatic relations.

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