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Niger coup attempt: 'Russians saved the day' analyst tells RFI
Niger’s military government has survived its most serious internal challenge since seizing power in 2023, after Russian paramilitaries helped loyalist forces crush last Saturday's attempted coup in the capital, Niamey. RFI spoke to an expert who explains how this episode has left General Abdourahamane Tiani’s junta weakened and more dependent on Russia.
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- Why it matters
- The junta survived but now depends heavily on Russian military support to hold power, tightening Moscow's grip on a strategically significant West African state.
- Most affected
- Niger's ruling junta under General Tiani — Remains in power but increasingly dependent on Russian military backing.
Russian interests in Niger — Expanded political leverage over the government and military decision-making. - Likely next
- Whether the junta faces new internal challenges or further coup attempts within the military.
Also reported by: BBC