Niger has officially withdrawn from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a group of French-speaking nations. The Nigerien government announced its decision to leave the 88-member state organization after being suspended following a military coup in July 2023 that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum.
The junta-led government, which has been cutting ties with France, the former colonial power, stated that Niger was leaving the global group of French-speaking nations. The announcement follows a period of strained relations between Niger and the OIF, particularly after the coup . The OIF had demanded a return to constitutional order in Niger [387].
This move signifies a growing trend of Niger distancing itself from its former colonial ties and seeking new alliances. The withdrawal from the OIF could have implications for Niger’s relationships with other Francophone countries in Africa and its access to resources and support from the organization. 
It remains to be seen how this decision will impact Niger’s political and economic future in the region.
