NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched Sunday through the streets of the capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags, cha… ...

Nigeriens, some holding Russian flags, participate in a march called by supporters of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Sam Mednick/AP ...

Russian flags were waved in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger after the military took over. The protesters waving the flags in Nigeria openly called for a coup and Russian intervention in the country.

Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup this week marched through the streets of the capital waving Russian flags, chanting Vladimir Putin's name, and denouncing France.

Russian flags have featured at rallies in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, and their appearance in Nigeria triggered strong reactions from officials. Asked about the protesters in Nigeria, ...

Nigeria shares a long border with Niger. With the expanded relationship between Niger and Russia, the Wagner group poses a threat to the region, especially Nigeria. Russian flags waved during ...