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Niger Military Regime Blames France, Benin, I’Coast for Airport Base Assault

The head of Niger’s military government, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused France, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire of sponsoring an attack on a military base located at Niamey’s international airport. Speaking on state radio on Thursday, Tiani said the assault was repelled by Nigerien troops with the support of what he described as “Russian partners,” praising […]