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Niger coup: is this the end of French influence in Africa?

Emmanuel Macron’s wish to reset ties between Paris and West Africa may be ‘too little, too late’

France’s historic influence in West Africa could finally be coming to an end after a succession of coups culminating in last week’s military takeover in Niger.

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