The mutinous soldiers in Niger
Mutinous soldiers in Niger are military members who staged a July 2023 coup, deposing President Mohamed Bazoum and forming a junta that now governs the country.
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Aug 30, 2026
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They attacked Niamey airport and presidency perimeter, causing sustained gunfire, before regime said it was regaining control.
Renaissance condemns this as a threat to regional stability and a reminder of the fragility of post-coup transitions in the Sahel.