Nigeriens pray outside the French military base in the capital for the forces to leave the West African country.

France is in talks with Nigerien officials over the withdrawal of French troops from the country.

The prime minister of Niger’s military government says the country is negotiating “very swift” withdrawal of French forces.

Fresh anti-French rallies have been held in Niger just days after France President Emmanuel Macron said his country does not recognize the military government there.

Nigeriens continue protests against France's military presence in the West African country for the third day in a row.

Thousands of people in Niger have protested near a French military base in the capital Niamey to express their support for the military government and demand the immediate withdrawal of French troops and diplomats from the country.

Here are Press TV's news headlines, 02:00 GMT on September 1, 2023.

Nigeriens, including President Mohamed Bazoum, woke up to a military takeover of the capital on July 26.

Thousands of protesters in Niger have rallied in the capital Niamey to voice their support for the military government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of French troops from the African country.

The crisis in Niger is further deepening as military junta leaders there have given 48 hours to the French ambassador to leave the country.