Shocking Developments: Niger Releases French Official, US Bases Resume Operations

Niger Releases French Official, Us Bases Resume Operations, EU Call To Counter Russia In Africa -
In a significant turn of events that has sparked international interest and relief, Niger has arrived at a decision to release a French official who was previously detained. This move follows a period of diplomatic tension between Niger and France, rooted in the aftermath of a military coup that led to demands for the withdrawal of French troops and diplomats from the West African nation. The release of the French official represents a potential shift in the strained relations between the two countries, raising questions about the future of their diplomatic ties and the presence of French forces in the Sahel region.
The French Foreign Ministry announced on September 14, confirming the release of Stéphane Jullien, a French official who had previously been detained by security forces in Niger. Jullien, who served as an adviser to French nationals in Niger, had been apprehended by Niger's security forces on September 8, as reported by the French Foreign Ministry in Paris.
Jullien, a longstanding businessman in Niger, played a role in representing the interests of French expatriates at the French embassy. Relations between Niger and France quickly deteriorated following the July 26 coup, which resulted in the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum, a close ally of France.