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Russian support reported for Nigerien junta amid internal mutiny
Süddeutsche Zeitung·NE · RU·about 4 hours ago
Mutinous elements within the Nigerien military attempted an uprising against the ruling junta, prompting direct intervention from Russian Africa Corps personnel to restore order. The extent of the mutiny's reach and the potential for further internal instability remain unclear, highlighting the deepening reliance of the Niamey government on Russian security support.