Niger News

A recent mutiny in Niger has highlighted growing reliance on Russia and exposed deep grievances within the country's army, testing its relationships with Saheli

Niger's military has accused France of orchestrating a failed mutiny, an accusation that French officials deny, as tensions between the two countries remain hig

France has denied accusations of inciting a failed mutiny in Niger, calling the claim 'pure fantasy,' as Niger's government broadens its blame to unnamed neighb

Russian forces in West Africa, initially brought in to combat jihadists, are also reportedly defending the military leadership in Niger.

Niger has accused France of orchestrating a failed military mutiny that involved an attack on a key military airbase last week.

Nigerien authorities showcased an arsenal of weapons seized during the suppression of a failed military mutiny against the government.

A Russia-backed guard has reportedly suppressed a mutiny in Niger, marking a significant challenge for the ruling junta.

Russia is cementing its role as a protector of African juntas after reportedly helping to quell a mutiny in Niger, where renegade soldiers posed an internal thr

A failed mutiny in Niamey has exposed tensions within Niger's military and tested Russia's expanding role in the Sahel, particularly the Africa Corps' involveme

Russia has stated it assisted in repelling an attempted coup in Niger, where soldiers reportedly tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning b

Niger's capital, Niamey, is reportedly calm after a 24-hour mutiny by soldiers against the ruling military junta, with Russian forces reportedly intervening.

Dozens of soldiers have been arrested in Niger's capital following an apparent coup attempt.

Niger's military-led government announced it has contained a mutiny that began at a military base in Niamey and spread to areas near the presidential palace and

A mutiny in Niamey, Niger, has been suppressed with Russian assistance, leading to the junta regaining control.

Niger has announced it has regained control of an airbase following a soldiers' mutiny, highlighting internal tensions within its armed forces. The country's mi

State TV in Niger reports that dozens of soldiers have been killed or arrested following an apparent mutiny in the capital.

The Niger junta has announced that it is back in control after a mutiny by soldiers.

Niger's military has announced that it is regaining control after an attempted mutiny in the capital, Niamey, where gunfire was reported.

A mutiny in Niger has led to overnight gunfire at a military base in the capital city of Niamey.

Niger's defense minister reported that soldiers attempted a mutiny after gunfire and blasts were heard in Niamey.

Gunfire and explosions have been reported in Niger's capital, according to local media and witnesses, with the military council stating that defence and securit

Gunfire and explosions have been reported in Niger's capital, with state TV going offline, marking a new threat to the rule of Abdourahamane Tiani.

Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported overnight into Saturday morning in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to local media and an Associated Press witness.

Gunfire and blasts have been reported in several areas of Niger's capital, Niamey. Shots were heard near the Diori Hamani international airport and the presiden