# Niger Intelligence Agents Expelled From France

> Niger intelligence officers expelled from France signal diplomatic rift after military coup.
- Title: Niger Intelligence Agents Expelled From France · Allafrica
- Summary: Niger intelligence officers expelled from France signal diplomatic rift after military coup. France expelled two Nigerien intelligence officers in September…
- Keywords: niger, france, military coup, intelligence agents, diplomatic relations, sahel, news, world, politics, Intelligence, Agents, Expelled
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610100171.html
- Published: 2026-10-10T23:24:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: niger, france, military coup, intelligence agents, diplomatic relations, sahel, news, world, politics
## Diplomatic Tensions
Two Nigerien intelligence officers were expelled from France in September 2026.
## Surveillance Suspected
One officer was suspected of monitoring Nigerien opposition figures in France.
## Military Coup Context
Niger's military coup occurred on July 26 2023 when General Abdourahamane Tiani overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum.
## Diplomatic Standoff
France refused to recognize Niger's new military government and continued to regard Bazoum as legitimate head of state.
## Embassy Closure
France closed its embassy in Niamey in September 2026 after diplomatic work became impossible.
## Strategic Shift
Niger moved closer to Russia while distancing itself from France and Western partners.
## Key takeaway

France expelled two Nigerien intelligence officers in September 2026 following Niger's 2023 military coup.