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Niger junta retakes main military base with Russian mercenary help
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Niger junta retakes main military base with Russian mercenary help

Niger's ruling junta retook control of the country's main military base in the capital Niamey on Saturday evening, according to AFP. Diplomatic and security sources say Russian mercenaries played a role in the operation. The incident is the latest sign of Russia's growing military footprint in West Africa.

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