French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy

French President Emmanuel Macron says France’s ambassador is staying at his post in Niger despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta.

French Ambassador Sylvain Itte was asked to leave Niger within 48 hours in a letter Friday from the Nigerien Foreign Ministry that accused him of ignoring an invitation for a meeting with the ministry. The letter also cited “actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger.”

“One shouldn’t give in to the narrative used by the coup leaders that consists of saying France has become our enemy,” Macron said Monday.

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