Niger Soldiers Mutiny Amid Russian Intervention | Tulsa News

In Niger, a major military mutiny erupted over the weekend, shaking the ruling junta with gunfire and explosions near the airport and presidential palace. Soldiers, frustrated by ongoing insecurity and lack of progress against extremist threats, staged a bold revolt — but Russia’s Africa Corps intervened decisively at the request of the Niger government, helping to crush the uprising. Dozens were arrested or killed, and while order has returned to the capital, the junta leader remains silent, leaving uncertainty about the future. 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/b23952e57812a14d