Niger Mutiny News Today

A closer examination of conflict connections and motivations reveals hidden agendas, geopolitical strategic moves, and the struggle for control in Niger.

An emergency meeting of the chiefs of staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Ghana from August 17-18 will mainly focus on finalizing the plan for the military intervention in Niger, French broadcaster RFI reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Intervention in Niger where rebels came to power after having ousted President Mohamed Bazoum should be avoided, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Friday.

U.S.-trained military officers have taken part in 11 coups in West Africa since 2008.

A military takeover in Niger has prompted EU powers to evacuate their citizens from the African country. Whats behind the unrest, how is the situation unfolding, and why have the US and France been most vocal in condemnation of the Nigerien presidents ouster?

France on Tuesday announced a planned evacuation from Niger after a military coup there won backing from two other West African nations ruled by mutinous soldiers.

On Thursday, several hundred people gathered in the capital, Niamey, and chanted support for the Russian private military group Wagner while waving Russian flags.