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Niger Coup Attempt - 'Russians Saved the Day' Analyst Tells RFI
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points The military government, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has been in power since 2023. A military government has survived a serious internal challenge after an attempted coup was crushed.
A military government has survived a serious internal challenge after an attempted coup was crushed. Russian paramilitaries played a role in helping loyalist forces quell the uprising. The incident occurred in the capital, Niamey, and has reportedly left the junta weakened.
The military government, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has been in power since 2023. The attempted coup was the most serious challenge to its authority since then.
Further details on the episode and its implications are available from the source, including an expert's analysis of the situation and the role of Russian paramilitaries.
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Category: Local Published: September 1, 2026 Source: AllAfrica — Niger Reading time: 1 min
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