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Niger's Rebellion Shows the Sahel Crisis is Growing Out of Control
Saturday's failed coup in Niamey was staged by soldiers from Niger's jihadist-plagued frontlines — and only Russia's Africa Corps saved the junta that sent them there.
Paweł Wójcik • September 3, 2026
Saturday's failed coup in Niamey was staged by soldiers from Niger's jihadist-plagued frontlines — and only Russia's Africa Corps saved the junta that sent them.
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