Sahel & West Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger — insurgencies and regional responses.

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english.ahram.org.eg > NewsContent > 2 > 10 > 575579 > World > Africa > Niger-mutiny-suppressed,-but-questions-remain-over.aspx

Niger mutiny suppressed, but questions remain over junta's cohesion - Africa - World

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (506+ words) Niger's military regime and its Russian paramilitary partners put down a mutiny by soldiers after a long and confusing day of fighting around the capital Niamey. But many questions remain surrounding the events that posed one of the gravest challenges…...


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Niamey back to normal after soldiers' mutiny

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (475+ words) Life returned to normal in Niger's capital Niamey on Sunday, after the military regime and its Russian paramilitary partners put down a mutiny by soldiers. Intense fighting took place overnight from Friday to Saturday, before the army and its Russian…...


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Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger’s capital, state TV reports

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (728+ words) NIAMEY, Niger — Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young soldiers attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital of Niamey in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state…...


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How Mali's big bet on Russia is backfiring

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (77+ words) DW.com As attacks by jihadists and separatists rocked the country, Mali welcomed Russian support. Russia is seen as an alternative to former colonial power France. But working with a new ally hasn't solved old problems. Do you find it…...