Protesters marched to a French military base in #Niger's capital Niamey August 11, where thousands of pro-coup supporters gathered for a demonstration as regional leaders were considering military intervention to restore civilian rule.

Since the July 26 military ouster of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, many Nigeriens have joined junta-organized rallies to show support for the generals, criticize Western powers and laud Russia.

Popular anger is targeted at former colonial power #France, whose forces were kicked out of Mali and Burkina Faso after the coups there and whose presence in Niger is under threat. (Reuters)

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