POLITICS● ELEVATEDAug 31 · Aug 31, 2026, 11:32 AM
Niger: Failed coup exposes junta's weakness — and Russia's influence
DW News [en] · sub saharan africa
The failed coup in Niger brings deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadist attacks, poor equipment and little pay.
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