Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday. They waved Russian flags, chanted the name of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and denounced former colonial power France. The march was in response to uncertainty about the country’s future following the ousting of Niger’s democratically elected president by mutinous soldiers. The mutineers claimed they overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum due to his inability to secure the nation from growing jihadi violence. However, some analysts and Nigeriens believe it was more about internal power struggles than national security concerns. The situation has raised questions about whether the new junta leaders will align with Moscow or maintain relations with Niger’s Western partners. France has suspended all development aid and other financial assistance to Niger, while the African Union has issued an ultimatum to the junta to reinstate the democratically elected government within 15 days. The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, is holding an emergency summit to address the crisis. The outcome remains uncertain, with ongoing tensions and the possibility of further coup attempts or military intervention.
Niger’s Coup Supporters Wave Russian Flags, Denounce France in a March
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