“Perhaps what is most important is that Nigeriens are holding themselves hostage,” says Pierre Jacquemot, a former ambassador to Africa.

The French ambassador was forced to leave Niger, as the situation became unbearable. “He was the victim of particularly harsh measures, including securing food for himself and embassy staff. (…) It has become completely impossible“, declares Pierre Jacquemot, former ambassador to Africa, who applauds his position.”brave“.”He played the role of a captain who sinks and survives until the end“, continues the economist.

Sanctions affect Niger

For Pierre Jacquemot, the hostility that Nigerians show towards France is first and foremost “Magnifying glass effect“, Which is “Far from representing the feeling of 25 million Nigerians“what he says”Completely convinced“.

He wants to highlightAnd holding Nigerians themselves hostage, who will realize the situation they find themselves in from today.“First and foremost, the sanctions are affecting the country.”Especially from Nigeria“But also Western countries”By reducing or eliminating international aid“Finally, he is concerned about”And the insecurity that will prevail in the country“After the army seized power.