Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps
Africa • Aug 30, 2026, 3:20 PM
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Life returned to normal in Niger's capital on Sunday, a day after mutineers stormed 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 some paraded in front of cameras live on television.
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Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps
Africa • 3:20 PM
1 min
Life returned to normal in Niger's capital on Sunday, a day after mutineers stormed 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
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Niger: Junta says back in control after mutiny
Africa • 8:41 AM
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Gunfire and explosions have been reported in Niger, as mutinying soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey, in a challenge to the ruling junta. The government said it had regained control after hours of fighting on Saturd
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