Niger coup attempt exposes weakness of Tiani junta

Under threat for a day, the regime in Niamey has managed to stop a coup attempt, with help from its Russian allies in Africa Corps. However, the mutiny underscores its fragility at a time that the country is facing attacks from several jihadist groups.

Under threat for a day, the regime in Niamey has managed to stop a coup attempt, with help from its Russian allies in Africa Corps. However, the mutiny underscores its fragility at a time that the country is facing attacks from several jihadist groups.

The situation in Niger Republic remains fluid after a mutiny was thwarted by national security forces in collaboration with Russian-linked Africa Corps

Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital

NIGER · COUP ATTEMPT Key Facts —What happened: Heavy gunfire and explosions shook Niamey overnight from Friday into Saturday, centred on Base 101, an air force base inside Diori Hamani International Airport, and on the presidential palace district. —The government’s account: The defence ministry said dissident soldiers

Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts. It was the culmination of nearly 24 hours of unrest that appeared to be staged by young