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Dozens of arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger's capital

Al Jazeera · Deutsche Welle · France 24 · 4 sources

Dozens of soldiers were arrested following an apparent coup attempt and mutiny in Niger's capital where mutineers stormed a military base, the presidential palace, and the state broadcaster, which was subsequently suppressed by the military-led government with assistance from Russia's Africa Corps.

  • Dozens of soldiers were arrested following an apparent coup attempt in Niger's capital.
  • The mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.
  • Russia's Africa Corps intervened to support loyalist forces
  • Dozens of soldiers were reported killed or arrested

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