Niger's failed coup exposes cracks in the military — and Russia's influence
What does it mean to be a soldier in Niger today? It means fighting jihadi groups under difficult conditions and at considerable personal risk for little pay, said Sahel expert Abdoulaye Sounaye, a p… [+6917 chars]
Claims & verification status
The failed coup in Niger indicates potential divisions within the military.
Russia's influence is noted as a factor in the context of Niger's military challenges.
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- —The failed coup in Niger indicates potential divisions within the military.
- —Russia's influence is noted as a factor in the context of Niger's military challenges.
Our assessment
If the reported divisions within Niger's military and increased Russian influence prove accurate, companies with interests or operations in the Sahel region may face higher…
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