All of Africa Today - September 14, 2026 [press review]
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Failed Coup - Niger Blames France, Neighbouring Countries, Threatens International Action
Premium Times
France has denied this allegation, describing it as "pure fiction." Read more »
MFWA Calls for Investigation Into Journalist's Disappearance [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is deeply concerned for the safety of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, Director-General of Radio-Télévision Saraounia… Read more »
Algeria Sends Fighter Jets to Niger After a Failed Military Coup
Agenzia Fides
Four Su-30 fighter jets, accompanied by an Il-76 transport aircraft and an Il-78 aerial tanker, have been deployed by Algeria to Air Base 101, adjacent to Diori Hamani… Read more »
Niger's Failed Coup Is a Warning to the Sahel's Military Rulers - Those With Power Must Keep Their Promises [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Niger's military regime, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, faced its most significant challenge on 29 August 2026 since coming to power in 2023. For several hours, soldiers… Read more »
All of Africa Today - September 1, 2026
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All of Africa Today - August 31, 2026
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Attackers Target Niger's Niamey Airport and Presidency Perimeter
RFI
Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger's capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to two Reuters witnesses, with the cause not immediately… Read more »
Journalist Released After Nearly Ten Months in Detention [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) welcomes the release of Ibro Chaibou, newsroom manager of Saraounia TV, on August 28, 2026, after nearly ten months in detention. Read more »
In Niger, Prominent Journalist Moussa Kaka Missing Since August 31
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Nigerien authorities to take urgent action to find Moussa Kaka, CEO of the Radio Télévision Saraounia (RTS) group, who… Read more »
Former RFI Journalist Disappears in Niger After Attempted Coup
RFI
Reporters Without Borders has called for an investigation into the disappearance of Moussa Kaka, the director of a television station in Niger and a former correspondent for Radio… Read more »
Niger Coup Attempt - 'Russians Saved the Day' Analyst Tells RFI [interview]
RFI
Niger's military government has survived its most serious internal challenge since seizing power in 2023, after Russian paramilitaries helped loyalist forces crush last Saturday's… Read more »
Russia Helped Foil Coup in Niger - Official
Premium Times
In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours… Read more »
'We're Back in Control' - Russia Helps Niger Junta to Retake Military Base
Vanguard
Members of Niger's presidential guard, helped by Russian forces on Saturday, recaptured a key military base in the capital Niamey from mutinous soldiers. Read more »
Nigerien Govt Says Situation 'Calm' After Soldiers' Mutiny
Premium Times
State broadcasting stations were knocked offline early Saturday. However, the military government later issued a statement urging calm. Read more »
