Foiled mutiny in Niger: army regains control of Niamey

The Nigerien army and its Russian allies thwarted a mutiny attempt in Niamey.

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The mutineers tried to seize the presidential palace before being repelled.

Calm has returned to the capital, but tensions remain high.

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