Thousands Rally in Niamey Supporting Nigerien Junta Following Thwarted Mutiny
Thousands of supporters gathered in Niamey on September 3, 2026, to back the Nigerien military government following a thwarted mutiny by a faction calling itself the "Armed Forces for the Restoration of the Fatherland." The coup attempt, which began on August 29 with gunfire near the presidential palace and airport, was reportedly suppressed with assistance from Russian Africa Corps forces. The government has since declared the situation under control despite ongoing frustration among front-line troops.