Abidjan, Sept 1, 2026 (AFP) - Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta's Russia dependence

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2026-09-01

The pivotal role played by Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has revealed just how dependent on Moscow the west African country's ruling junta has become. The growing reliance on Russian mercenaries is also at odds with the junta's insistence that its 2023 coup was about reclaiming the nation's sovereignty and independence from foreign powers, according to analysts. On Saturday, after a night of in......

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