Niger's junta on Friday revoked a draft of military cooperation agreements with France – a move that could drastically reshape a fight against Islamist insurgents in the region – as ousted President Mohamed Bazoum warned of the coup's "devastatingconsequences".
In keeping with recent coups in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, last week's military takeover in Niger has come amid a growing wave of anti-French sentiment with many residents accusing the former colonial ruler of interfering in their affairs.
