Niger strips French ambassador of diplomatic status and orders his expulsion
epa10833641 Policemen stand guard outside the French embassy in Niamey, Niger 01, September 2023. According to the current Niger Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, following the end of the 48h deadline without a departure as requested on 28 August; the French Ambassador Sylvain Itte diplomatic status has been revoked, his and his family visas were canceled and the police have been instructed to expel them. EPA/ISSFOU DJIBO
