Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers' mutiny rocks capital
Africa • Aug 29, 2026, 6:33 AM
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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.
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Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers' mutiny rocks capital
Africa • 6:33 AM
1 min
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
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Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital
Africa • 12:33 AM
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Niger's defense ministry said the armed forces were progressively retaking control of sites targeted in an overnight attack on the capital Niamey, according to a statement read on state television, which resumed broadcasting on Saturday afte
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