France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline to leave the country last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in a defiant speech.
Ambassador Sylvain Itte had been ordered to go amid rapidly deteriorating bilateral ties.
But hours after the coup leaders' deadline had passed, the president said he "applauds" Mr Itte for staying put.
France is set to support any efforts, including military intervention, made by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore constitutional order in Niger, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
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