The period during which the Ambassador of France to Niger Silven Itte was supposed to leave the republic.
On Friday, the Military Administration of Niger gave the French ambassador to this 48 hours.
According to local sources, security measures have been strengthened around the French Embassy in Niamei, no one is allowed into the territory of the diplomatic mission.
The French authorities said they refused to recognize the decision of the military Niger and the ambassador will remain in the country.
Earlier, the leadership in Niger denounced the military agreements with France.