00:00 The political crisis currently shaking Niger and growing tensions with France
00:13 have worsened.
00:14 The country has plunged into a tumultuous period since the coup of military states
00:18 which overthrew President Elu Mohamed Basoum on July 26 last year.
00:22 In Niamé, the Nigerian capital, a large gathering took place on August 26 at the Stade
00:28 Denis Kounche, the largest in the country.
00:30 The images broadcast on social networks show stands scattered with Nigerian, Algerian
00:36 and Russian flags.
00:37 The protesters clearly express their support for the National Council for the Sovereignty
00:41 of the Country, CNSP, the body led by the military.
00:45 A participant declared to the AFP "We have the right to choose the partners we want,
00:50 France must respect this choice.
00:52 "For her, Niger has never been really independent for 60 years, and she considers
00:57 that the CNSP is an opportunity to regain control of the country.
01:01 Beyond peaceful gatherings, tensions have also been expressed through
01:06 signs hostile to the economic community of states of West Africa, CEDEAO and France.
01:12 Some signs called at the departure of the French forces.
01:15 The situation has become so tense that protesters have even threatened to penetrate
01:19 into the French military base in Niamé once the 30-day warning issued by the Nigerian
01:24 government has expired.
01:25 In a video relayed on social networks, one of the protesters said "The day
01:30 the delay is exceeded, we will penetrate right into their base.
01:33 It's true, there will be deaths, but the essential for us is that they leave.
01:38 The country is more important than our lives.
01:40 So, we are ready to give our life for our country. "
01:45 "Paris will support all military action of the economic community of states of West
01:50 Africa, CEDEAO, in Niger to restore power of the leader of the Chou Mohamed Bazoum,
01:54 "said French President Emmanuel Macron.
01:57 This statement comes after the expulsion of French Ambassador Sylvain Hidde Niamé by
02:02 the new military government.
02:03 The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs ordered the ambassador to leave the country
02:08 in the 48 hours due to his refusal to meet the new military leaders and other actions
02:14 of the French government considered contrary to the interests of Nigeria.
02:17 The situation in Nigeria remains extremely tense, with demonstrations and calls for
02:22 departure of foreign forces.
02:24 The next few days will be decisive for the political future of the country.
02:28 The reactions of France and other international actors must lean towards a pacific
02:33 regulation and not an armed confrontation.
02:35 It is about finding a balance between the aspirations of the Nigerian people for a
02:39 true independence and a fair policy between African countries and foreign powers.
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