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The coup in Niger poses tough questions for the West. Cutting ties, including aid, to the Sahel country could push the junta toward Moscow. But is Russia's notorious Wagner mercenary group in a position to extend its influence into the region?
President Joe Biden’s administration has growing doubts about its ability to thwart a coup plot against one of the closest United States allies in West Africa, despite the relative isolation of the military junta in Niger and abroad.
President Mohamed Bazoum has refused to resign despite Wednesday’s military takeover.
The United States imposed sanctions on several top Malian officials this week, saying they facilitated activities of the Wagner Group, the Russian mercenary unit that recently staged a brief mutiny against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Analysts say the sanctions are meant to send a message to the Malian government. Mali's military government Wednesday criticized the…
Bamako, Mali - The United States imposed sanctions on several top Malian officials this week, saying they facilitated activities of the Wagner Group, th