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Russian President Vladimir Putin courted leaders from Africa at a summit on Friday, hailing the continent's growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties. Addressing the Russia-Africa summit for a second day, Putin said Moscow would closely analyze&...

Mutinous soldiers in Niger have declared the general who led a coup as the head of state. The announcement on state television Friday came hours after Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani defended

A military spokesman said on state television that Niger's constitution was suspended and Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani was in charge.

Mutinous soldiers in Niger have declared the general who led a coup as the head of state. The announcement on state television Friday came hours after Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani defended

Mutinous soldiers in Niger have declared the general who led a coup as the head of state. The announcement on state television Friday came hours after Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani defended

The announcement on state television Friday came hours after Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani defended the takeover and asked for support from the nation and international partners.

President Mohamed Bazoum has not resigned and he defiantly tweeted from detention on Thursday that democracy would prevail.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Africa's growing role in global affairs and offered to expand political and business ties as he courted leaders from the continent at a summit in St. Petersburg. Addressing the Russia-Africa summit for a second day, Putin said on Friday that Moscow would closely analyze a peace proposal for Ukraine that African leaders have sought to pursue. He also reiterated that Russia would maintain steady supplies of grain and other agricultural products to t...

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader the new head of state on Friday, hours after the general asked for national and international support despite rising concerns that the political crisis could hinder the nations fight against jihadists and boost Russias influence in West Africa.

Mutinous soldiers in Niger have declared the general who led a coup as the head of state. The announcement on state television Friday came hours after Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani defended the takeover and asked for support from the nation and international partners. Concerns are growing that the political crisis could set back the country’s fight against jihadists and boost Russia’s influence in West Africa. Various factions of Niger’s military have reportedly wrangled for contro...