Members of Niger's presidential guard, helped by Russia, recaptured a key military base in the capital Niamey from mutinous soldiers.
August 29, 2026
File: A general view of the Niamey 101 military base in Niamey. Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP.
Members of Niger’s presidential guard, helped by Russian forces on Saturday, recaptured a key military base in the capital Niamey from mutinous soldiers.
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Diplomatic and security sources revealed this to AFP.
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