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The Niger capital, Niamey. The median age in the country, now under military rule after the July coup, is 15 (Photo: Jean Rebiffe)

Can Europe still contribute to peace in Niger?

The withdrawal of French forces from Niger is officially underway, just weeks after French president Emmanuel Macron's announcement of a full withdrawal by year's end.

The decision comes in the wake of the military takeover on 26 July, which saw the removal of president Mohamed Bazoum. This appears to be a significant setback, despite the local population...

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Eoin O'Leary is policy officer for European Affairs at Search for Common Ground, a global peace-building NGO working in 33 countries. Beatrice Abouya is regional director there for West Africa.

The Niger capital, Niamey. The median age in the country, now under military rule after the July coup, is 15 (Photo: Jean Rebiffe)

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Eoin O'Leary is policy officer for European Affairs at Search for Common Ground, a global peace-building NGO working in 33 countries. Beatrice Abouya is regional director there for West Africa.

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