Nigerien military officer and president (since 2025) leading the junta
Soldiers have attacked Base 101 at Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport and fired on sites near the presidential district overnight, triggering hours of clashes with forces loyal to junta leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani. State television briefly went off air. Authorities have said security forces are regaining control after Russia’s Africa Corps intervened and dozens of mutineers were killed or detained.
Mutineers at Base 101 in Niamey have been neutralized with Russian Africa Corps ground and air support. The junta maintains control as investigations begin. Analysts warn of ongoing security risks and greater Moscow influence in the Sahel.
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