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Safety of French nationals is ‘only priority’ in Niger, says foreign minister

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna pictured at Oslo City Hall during NATO's informal meeting of foreign ministers on June 1, 2023. © Hanna Johre, AP

France's foreign minister on Monday denied accusations from Niger's junta that Paris is plotting military action to support ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The deposed leader has been held by Niger’s military since Wednesday, while the head of the presidential guard, Abdourahamane Tiani, has declared himself the country’s new leader. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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