Niger

CLOSE QUARTERS

Russian Troops Have Entered Air Base Hosting U.S. Soldiers

The Russians arrived after American forces were ordered to leave the country.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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SMUGGLER’S BLUES

Polygamous U.S. Navy Vet Caught Running Guns to Niger

“It was a trumped-up charge they put against me,” Adewale Ozioma Otaru insisted to The Daily Beast.

Justin Rohrlich

HARROWING

French Diplomats Held Hostage in Niger, Denied Food: Macron

Sylvain Itte, France’s ambassador to Niger, is surviving on “military rations” while being held hostage, Macron said.

Mark Alfred

Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin appears in a video reportedly shot in Africa.

COMING UP FOR AIRTIME

Wagner Boss Posts Troubling First Video Since Mutiny

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s clip was posted along with a phone number for would-be mercenaries to call.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, Sept. 22, 2022.

SPIRALING

Niger Junta to Prosecute Ousted President for ‘High Treason’

He could face the death penalty if convicted.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin speaks in uniform.

‘TRASH TALK’

New Coup Brings ‘Joy’ to Wagner Boss After Failure in Russia

“I am proud of the boys from Wagner,” Yevgeny Prigozhin said in response to U.S. concerns that his mercenary group is trying to meddle in yet another major conflict.

Shannon Vavra

Niger

Russian Troops Have Entered Air Base Hosting U.S. Soldiers

Polygamous U.S. Navy Vet Caught Running Guns to Niger

French Diplomats Held Hostage in Niger, Denied Food: Macron

Wagner Boss Posts Troubling First Video Since Mutiny

Niger Junta to Prosecute Ousted President for ‘High Treason’

New Coup Brings ‘Joy’ to Wagner Boss After Failure in Russia

Senior U.S. Diplomat’s Request Snubbed by Niger Coup Leaders

Niger President Issues Direct Plea to U.S. After Coup

U.S. Orders Partial Evacuation of Niger Embassy After Coup

West African Countries Demand Niger Coup Leaders Back Down

General Declares Himself Niger’s Leader After Dramatic Coup