Fragile Alliances in the Sahel: The Niger Coup's Unsettling Implications The failed coup attempt in Niger has exposed deep seated divisions within the military, revealing a complex web of alliances and rivalries that threaten to destabilize the region.
This latest development underscores the Sahel's security landscape is more fragile than ever. At the heart of this crisis lies the junta's reliance on Russian support, which has become a linchpin in its grip on power.
The Africa Corps' involvement in suppressing the uprising has exposed General Abdourahamane Tiani's dependence on foreign backing to maintain control.