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Unconfirmed reports suggest that the mercenary group's deal with the Kremlin has broken down amid funding disputes.
Russia warns armed intervention "unlikely to contribute to peace" in Niger
"We think that an African solution should be found to that problem, and support African efforts to resolve the crisis," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
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Wagner head taunts U.S. over Niger talks
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, shared his thoughts on U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's trip to Niger.
Africa map shows which Ecowas countries could invade Niger
The west African bloc set a deadline of Sunday for the coup leaders in Niger to relinquish power.
Africa war fears grow as Niger prepares troops for Ecowas invasion
A member of the junta that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum said a "foreign power" was preparing to intervene in the West African country.
Former NATO commander warns of "devastating" full-blown war in Africa
The Sunday deadline established by a coalition of West African nations for Niger to return to democratic rule is set to expire.
War looms over West Africa as Niger coup deadline arrives
A coalition of West African nations has set an August 6 deadline for the new military junta in Niger to step down or face possible force.
Could Niger coup lead to conflict between U.S. and Russia?
With Russia expanding its influence in Niger, and the U.S. having troops stationed there, some Western observers worry that the coup could lead to conflict.
The countdown to the next great war has begun in Africa
"The moment that troops from Nigeria or Chad cross into Niger, we now have a war in West Africa," policy analyst Ovigwe Eguegu tells Newsweek.
U.S. in "nightmare scenario" as Niger coup gives Wagner Group opportunity
The Russian mercenary group could benefit from the current turmoil in the western African country.
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"Bilateral ties between Russia and Burkina Faso have traditionally been friendly," Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a statement this month.
Did Niger military tell Biden to use money for U.S. homeless? What we know
Over the weekend, soldiers in Niger claimed to have taken over the government and placed General Abdourahmane Tchiani in charge.
Is Putin's stranglehold on wheat ruining Russia's ambitions in Africa?
The no-shows at the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg indicate the continent is far from leaning towards Moscow.
Putin is revealing why Prigozhin got off easy after mutiny
The Wagner Group boss is reportedly back in Russia a little more than a month after he led a failed rebellion against Moscow.
Video shows Putin forced to wait awkwardly for Egypt's president
Putin, who has been left waiting in the past by other world leaders, is hosting dozens of African nations in St. Petersburg this week.
Putin's awkward handshake with ally mocked amid low turnout at summit
Only 17 heads of state from Africa's 54 nations will be present for a Russia-Africa summit this week.
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"We intend to give an additional impetus to these ties and elevate them to a brand-new level," Ambassador Anatoly Antonov tells Newsweek.
Putin defends scrapping grain deal amid mounting criticism from Africa
The Russian president said his country is "capable of replacing Ukrainian grain."
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U.S. says Russia's Wagner Group helped push U.N. forces out of Mali
"We have no indication that Wagner is decreasing its intent to exploit African countries despite the events of last weekend," the NSC's John Kirby said.
Russia's Wagner Group is too big to fail in Africa—and Putin knows it
"Russia's Ministry of Defense and other Russian security agencies have neither capacity nor will to replace Wagner," expert Sergey Kostelyanyets tells Newsweek.
African nation says Russian deal will continue after failed Wagner mutiny
After the Wagner Group's mutiny attempt, the Central African Republic said it will continue using Wagner troops or other forces provided by Russia.
As Russia vows Wagner will stay in Africa, U.N. forces prepare to exit Mali
"Securing the constructive cooperation of the Malian authorities will be essential to facilitate the process," a U.N. Peacekeeping spokesperson tells Newsweek.