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Soldiers staged a violent mutiny at Niger’s key military base, firing near the airport and presidential palace — a major blow to the ruling junta that seized power in 2023. The unrest, fueled by years of jihadi attacks and strained military resources, exposed deep fractures within the armed forces. Though forces regained control, the incident underscores how the very instability that led to the coup is now tearing the military apart — especially as Niger’s strategic Sahel hub remains under siege and its alliance with Russia deepens ties with Moscow while alienating Western partners.

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