30/08/2026
# # # Burkina Faso, Mali Back Niger After Soldiers’ Mutiny in Niamey
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, has expressed solidarity with Niger following a mutiny by soldiers in Niamey.
The bloc condemned the incident as a “betrayal” and praised loyalist forces for thwarting what appeared to be a coup attempt.
Heavy clashes erupted around Air Base 101 and other sensitive sites, with Niger’s government later saying security forces had restored control.
The AES urged citizens to remain vigilant against disinformation and efforts to create division, reaffirming its support for Niger’s sovereignty and stability.
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