Niger bans French aid group ACTED and a local ally, deepening rift with Western nations.

Niger's military junta has banned the French aid group ACTED and a local aid group, APBE, from operating in the country, citing no reasons. Since the coup last year, Niger has been moving away from Western allies like the US and France, turning towards Russia for security. French and US troops have left the country, and France's ambassador was expelled, escalating tensions. ACTED has been helping people displaced by violence and natural disasters in Niger since 2010.

November 13, 2024
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