Niger Junta's Explosive Claims: France Denies Airport Attack Involvement
French President Emmanuel Macron has vehemently dismissed allegations from Niger's ruling junta of any planned intervention or orchestration of destabilisation efforts within the West African nation. These comments come amidst escalating tensions between Paris and Niamey following Niger's 2023 coup, underscoring a deepening diplomatic rift marked by mutual accusations and counterclaims.
On Friday evening, General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger's junta leader, reiterated accusations that France was behind the 29 January attack on Niamey airport, an incident for which Islamic State in the Sahel claimed responsibility. Tiani described the assault as part of a
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