Niger junta regains control after mutiny with help from Russian paramilitary forces
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 Africa Corps paramilitary forces 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 puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps
Africa • 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
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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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