The French embassy in Niamey said Tuesday that the country’s nationals will be evacuated “very soon” from Niger, where a coup last week sparked anti-French riots.
“In the face of a degrading security situation in Niamey, and taking advantage of the relative calm in Niamey, an operation of evacuation by air from Niamey is being prepared,” said a message sent out by the embassy to French citizens, adding that the evacuations “will take place
