Niger Wrestles with the Aftermath of a Military Revolt mloukili Thu, 10/08/2026 - 16:13 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Nigerien soldiers participating in a rally in support of General Abdourahamane Tiani (not seen) outside the former National Assembly in Niamey, on 2 September, 2026. AFP. Q&A / Africa 08 October 2026 11 minutes Niger Wrestles with the Aftermath of a Military Revolt A mutiny by Niger’s special forces in late August morphed into a coup attempt. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts explain how the unrest exposed growing discontent within the military’s ranks. Share BlueSky Email Facebook Linkedin Twitter Whatsapp Save Print Related