https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-says-it-helped-to-repel-niger-attempted-coupContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-says-it-helped-to-repel-niger-attempted-couphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-says-it-helped-to-repel-niger-attempted-coup#u58546Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:13:22 +0000Russia's forces assisted Nigerien troops in repelling a coup attempt in the capital, Niamey. The uprising, which included attacks on the presidential palace and airport, was contained by President Abdourahmane Tiani's government. This marks the most severe internal threat to the junta since it seized power in 2023.Why it mattersThe attempted coup in Niger is a significant development in the Sahel region, where military leaders have struggled to address insecurity and insurgencies. The region has seen a rise in military takeovers, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger experiencing change https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-says-it-helped-to-repel-niger-attempted-couphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-says-it-helped-to-repel-niger-attempted-coup#u53499Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:31:25 +0000Niger's military-led government regained control of a key airbase and the capital, Niamey, after a 24-hour mutiny by renegade soldiers. The uprising included attacks on the presidential palace and airport, but Russian African Corps forces intervened to help Nigerien troops repel the coup attempt. President Abdourahmane Tiani's government has contained the rebellion, and the Alliance of Sahel States has condemned the event as a destabilization effort. This marks the most severe internal threat to the junta since it seized power in 2023.Why it mattersThe event occurs as Niger shifts aw