Niger Military Mutiny Sparks Crisis | Tulsa News

Niger’s military is in chaos as soldiers at a key base stage a mutiny, firing on the airport and near the presidential palace — a direct strike against the ruling junta. Frustrated by years of failed security efforts and heavy losses among their ranks, these troops — many from violence-hit regions — are turning on their own leadership. The junta, already struggling to contain jihadi threats and alienated from Western allies, has now turned to Russia’s Africa Corps for help, sparking fresh concerns about escalating instability in a country already on the brink. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/041e438fa3532a1f