Britain is reducing the number of staff at its embassy in Niger following last week’s military coup.
It comes after the US ordered the partial evacuation of its diplomatic post in the country’s capital Niamey in response to the takeover by the army.
France and Italy have already announced plans to fly their citizens out of Niger.
In a statement the UK Foreign Office said: “There has been a military takeover in Niger, which has led to protests and unrest.”
With a further pro-junta demonstration planned to mark Niger Independence Day, it added: “Protests can be violent and the situation could change quickly without warning.”
A previous rally led to an attack on the French embassy with its doors set on fire and the building stoned.
