France says it will begin withdrawing troops from Niger this week, in the wake of July's coup which saw democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum deposed.
The announcement follows the return of the French ambassador to Niger, amid pressure from the country's military junta.
Sarah Coates has more from Paris.
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