https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/niger-blames-france-for-inciting-soldiers-mutinyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/niger-blames-france-for-inciting-soldiers-mutinyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/niger-blames-france-for-inciting-soldiers-mutiny#u59750Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:46 +0000Niger's government has formally blamed France for inciting a mutiny by soldiers who attacked the presidential palace, an airport, and a key military airbase, shaking the ruling junta during a 24-hour uprising. France rejected the accusation, calling it pure fantasy as anti-French tensions reached a boiling point. Meanwhile, Russian forces intervened to help quell the mutiny, cementing Moscow's role as a protector of military juntas in West Africa. The failed coup attempt highlights shifting geopolitical alignments and deep security vulnerabilities across the region.Why it mattersThe