Russian Forces Help Niger Thwart Attempted Coup
Moscow said its African Corps assisted Nigerien forces as authorities arrested alleged mutineers and restored control after hours of gunfire in Niamey.
- On Saturday, Russian forces helped Nigerien authorities repel an attempted coup in Niamey, with the attack thwarted "with the assistance of servicemen of the African Corps of the Russian Ministry of Defence," Moscow said.
- The Alliance of Sahel States—composed of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—condemned the mutiny as "a betrayal by a group of soldiers involved in an attempt at destabilisation," revealing internal military discontent.
- Explosions and gunfire erupted early Saturday at Niamey's Air Base and the presidential palace. The Presidential Guard arrested several alleged mutineers while security forces increased patrols around key locations.
- By Sunday, the Niger Press Agency reported commercial activity was returning to normal, with shops and petrol stations reopening. President Gen Tiani has not publicly addressed the incident.
- Jihadist violence remains widespread in the region despite shifting alliances toward Russia. The targeted Air Base had been attacked twice this year by Islamic State and Qaeda affiliates, highlighting persistent security threats.
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Russia helped foil coup in Niger
In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August. The post Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kremlin: Russian troops help Niger put down coup attempt
Russian soldiers from the so-called African Corps helped put down a coup attempt in Niger’s capital, Niamey, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. Officials claim that on August 29, attacks on government facilities were repelled by Nigerien troops "with the assistance of servicemembers from the African Corps of Russia’s Defense Ministry." Russian Ambassador Viktor Voropaev said that during the coup attempt, armed men tried to force their wa…
The situation in Niger is under the control of the country's legitimate authorities, and Russia will continue to support Niger in the fight against extremists, a statement was made on Sunday at Smolenskaya Square. Moscow expresses solidarity with the people of Niger in connection with the attacks on government facilities in Niamey carried out on August 29 by anti-government forces.
Russia expresses solidarity with the people of Niger in connection with the attacks on government facilities in Niamey carried out by anti-government forces, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
Russia expresses solidarity with the people of Niger in connection with the attacks on government facilities in Niamey carried out by anti-government forces, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.The attacks were repelled by national troops with the...
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