Niger President Tiani Uses Russian Troops to Crush Military Mutiny
President Abdourahamane Tiani relied on 200 Russian Africa Corps soldiers and drones to crush an August 29 mutiny in Niger.
Abdourahamane Tiani
Niger Coup Attempt Foiled as Russia and Algeria Support Tiani Government
Niger’s army regained control of a key military airbase in Niamey on Sunday, August 31, 2026, after an attempted coup involving hundreds of disaffected soldiers.