Nigeria denies destabilizing Niger, says it's 'groundless' allegation from French ex-colony.

France has denied allegations that it planned to use Nigeria's territory to destabilize Niger, calling the claims "groundless". France reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability.

France has responded to allegations made by Niger Republic, denying claims that it had offered the country's territory as a base to destabilize Niger. The French government described the allegations as "groundless" and rejected them outright in an interview with a publication. This comes amid tensions between the two West African nations, but France is adamant that its intentions are purely defensive.