Russia announced that its forces assisted Nigerien troops in repelling an attempted coup at a military base on Saturday. Niger's government confirmed that the rebellion was contained, with support from the Russian Ministry of Defence's African Corps. The situation is reportedly under control, with increased security measures in place following the incident.
The attempted coup underscores ongoing instability within Niger's military, which faces both external jihadist threats and internal dissent. The airbase targeted has previously been attacked by jihadist groups, highlighting the complex security challenges in the region, where military governments are increasingly aligning with Russia.