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Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny

Niger's junta faced a major internal threat when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger's ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened

Niger's capital Niamey is calm after soldiers staged a mutiny which was repelled. Loyal forces, aided by Russian troops, quelled the unrest which occurred at the airport. The mutiny appeared to stem from grievances over worsening security and soldier welfare. Neighbors and allies have expressed their full support for Niger's…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps

Life returned to normal in Niger's capital on Sunday, a day after mutineers stormed both the presidential palace and a military base at Niamey's main airport, resisting forces loyal to the ruling junta until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened. State TV reported that dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested, with…

France 24 · Aug 30

Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witnesses say

Niamey's night sky lit up with heavy gunfire and explosions, echoing through the capital of Niger. The chaos unfolded near the Diori Hamani International Airport and in the vicinity of the presidential palace. Following the unrest, security personnel swiftly established a presence in the area. With this being the third…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Heavy gunfire in Niger capital as clashes reported at presidential palace

A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.

Euronews · Aug 29

Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witness say

Local media and an Associated Press witness say heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of Niamey

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say

Gunfire and explosions erupted across Niger's capital on Saturday morning. Mutinous soldiers reportedly attacked the airport and areas near the presidency. State television and radio went offline as security forces mobilized in response. This incident marks a new threat to the rule of Abdourahamane Tiani. Niger, a key uranium producer,…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control

Niger's ruling junta said Saturday it "gradually took back control" after mutinying soldiers attacked key sites around the capital including the presidential palace, after the city was rocked by hours of heavy gunfire.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29

Attackers target Niger's Niamey airport and presidency perimeter

Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger's capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to two Reuters witnesses, with the cause not immediately clear.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29

Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers' mutiny rocks capital

Niger's junta said Saturday it was back in control after mutineers held soldiers hostage at a military base next to the capital's airport. Russian forces reportedly helped members of Niger's presidential guard recapture the air base, killing some of the mutineers, according to diplomatic and security sources.

France 24 · Aug 29