Supporters of National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland wave the Russian and Nigerien Flags as they gather for a demonstration in Niamey, Niger near a French airbase on August 11, 2023. PHOTO | AFP
Soon after the Niger coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum from office, crowds poured into the streets in support of the putsch. Many waved Russian flags while others trashed the French flag. When the jubilant were interviewed, they voiced strong support for the coup.
They said that France, instead of helping them develop over the years, had instead exploited them.
