Failed Coup: Niger blames France, neighbouring countries, threatens international action
The Nigerien government has blamed France for an attempted coup plot to overthrow the military regime. Between 28 and 29 August, the soldiers took control of several positions, including the Diori Hamani International Airport and Air Base 101, where Africa Corps, a Russian mercenary group, is statio...
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